Golf-Clark under the radar, but making an impact at Hoylake

Golf - The 151st Open Championship - Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, Britain - July 20, 2023 Wyndham Clark of the U.S. tees off on the 4th hole during the first round REUTERS/Lorraine Osullivan

HOYLAKE, England (Reuters) - Wyndham Clark concedes he rarely gets recognised in Europe despite winning this year's U.S. Open but after a strong start at Royal Liverpool on Thursday that could soon be about to change.

The 29-year-old was among a clutch of Americans high up The Open leaderboard after an opening three-under 68, two off the lead midway through the first day.