Wyndham Clark wants to "win back the fans" he had before last year's US Open meltdown as he looks to clinch the major for a second time.

Clark shot a one-under 69 in his second round as he leads the chasing pack at Shinnecock Hills by four shots.

The American made two pars early on Friday to close out his first round (64), which was affected by foggy conditions, then mixed three birdies with two bogeys in his second round.

An impressive birdie on his final hole saw him move to seven under, the lowest 36-hole score ever in a US Open held at this major venue.

This is also the first time Clark has posted back-to-back rounds in the 60s at a major since winning the US Open back in 2023. That victory three years ago is his only top-20 finish he has managed in a major on American soil.

However, the American is looking to make up for his lash-out at Oakmont in 2025, when he shot 74-74 to miss the cut and smashed a locker on his way out.

"I've gotten a lot of grief since last year, rightfully so. The thing that's unfortunate is that's not who I am, what happened last year," said Clark.

"I'm hoping I can win back the fans that I had or some new fans because it was a terrible incident.

"You know, I really feel like I can show people that I'm fun and outgoing, I'm fierce, competitive, love the game, respect the game, and I just had a bad moment."

A scoring record at Shinnecock!

Wyndham Clark has the best 36-hole score ever in a @USOpenGolf at Shinnecock Hills. pic.twitter.com/FwHcvXELsy

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 19, 2026

And on his performance so far at this year's event, Clark said: "I really felt like I could be in double digits, but you know, the great thing about that is I didn't feel like I had my best, and I still am leading as of right now."

Kim Joo-hyung, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Sam Stevens and Xander Schauffle are Clark's closest competitors, all on three under through the first two rounds.

Collin Morikawa is a shot further behind on two under, while both Rory McIlroy, who shot one over par in the second round of his 70th major appearance, and Scottie Scheffler, who carded 68, are on even par heading into the weekend.

Scheffler and McIlroy are hoping to keep up their record of finishing in the top 10 at each of the majors this year.