German pro golfer, two major champion, former world No. 1
The U.S. and Iran are in live talks on a 10-day ceasefire while regional mediators push for a reopening of Hormuz routes. Iran has widened strikes; the Houthis declare a maritime blockade and the U.S. has deployed forces in the region.
Wyndham Clark has preserved a six-shot advantage going into the final round at Shinnecock Hills, where strong winds and firm greens test all contenders. Doug Burns mounts a late rally but cannot catch the leader, leaving Clark on track to become the first wire-to-wire U.S. Open champion since 2014.