At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesn't have to be perfect to be a winner
Clark overcame a six-shot final-round lead that nearly vanished and finished with a two-putt on 18 to claim his second U.S. Open title.
- On Sunday, Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills, salvaging a final round where his six-shot lead dwindled to a single stroke amid a hostile crowd that cheered his mistakes.
- The victory follows a difficult year for Clark, who faced public scrutiny after smashing a locker at Oakmont Country Club last year, an incident that led him into "dark days" and anger-management therapy.
- Despite struggling off the tee, Clark relied on incredible scrambling, notably sinking a 24-foot putt on 16 to extend his lead, even as fans groaned at his good shots and cheered his misses.
- While the crowd offered a tepid reaction, Clark's father, Randall Clark, praised his resilience, saying, "He bowed up and said, 'I'm going to figure this out.'"
- Relying on advice from sports psychologist Julie Elion, Clark hopes to avoid becoming the "heel" of the PGA Tour, having proven he can beat against the current despite past adversity.
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Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win disappoints the masses
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — It’s uncommon enough to be standing on the first tee with a six-shot lead at the U.S. Open, nervously preparing for one of the most consequential achievements of your life, and hear a few hundred fans sing “Happy Birthday” to the No. 1 player in the world a few feet from you. To already know that their love and adoration are centered elsewhere on a man who, statistically speaking, had quite a small chance of winning this majo…
No one at the U.S. Open was rooting for Wyndham Clark, except those who know him the best
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — It’s uncommon enough to be standing on the first tee with a six-shot lead at the U.S. Open, nervously preparing for one of the most consequential achievements of your life, and hear a few hundred fans sing “Happy Birthday” to the No. 1 player in the world a few feet from you. To already know that their love and adoration are centered elsewhere on a man who, statistically speaking, had quite a small chance of winning this majo…
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At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesn't have to be perfect to be a winner
Long before he smashed the locker, won the trophies or had any inkling he’d play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament.
CBS 13 Sports: Clark holds off Burns to claim U.S. Open Championship
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Father's Day brought a major championship celebration for Wyndham Clark and a frustrating finish for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. At Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, Clark completed a wire-to-wire victory at the 2026 U.S. Open, securing his second career U.S. Open championship. Entering the final round with a six-shot lead, Clark remained in control despite a late push from Sam Burns, who briefly c…
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