Masters 2026: Wyndham Clark plays his way back into contention after a rough year
The 2023 U.S. Open champion will head into the weekend at Augusta with a shot at a green jacket.
Wyndham Clark waves after his putt on the second hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUSTA, Ga.
— It’s been a rough run of late for Wyndham Clark. But a strong round at Augusta National heading into the weekend has a way of healing what ails you. Clark, the 2023 U.
S. Open champion, took the clubhouse lead at the turn on Friday in Augusta with a four-under round to stand at -4 for the tournament. He started with three straight birdies from holes 2 to 4, and added two more at 15 and 16 to offset one mid-round bogey.
Since he teed it up in Augusta last year, it’s been a tough year. Clark has only recorded two top-10 finishes with zero wins. His Official World Golf Ranking has plummeted from No.