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Clark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title

Clark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title

Summary

Wyndham Clark won the US Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills, holding the lead from start to finish. Despite challenges during the final round, he made key shots to secure the win, becoming the first player since 2014 to lead all four rounds and win.

Key Facts

  • Wyndham Clark led the US Open after each of the first three days.
  • He started the final round with a six-shot lead.
  • The lead shrank to one stroke by the seventh hole due to pressure from Sam Burns.
  • Clark made a critical 25-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole.
  • He bogeyed the 17th hole but finished strong with a near-birdie putt on the 18th.
  • Clark previously had a meltdown at last year’s US Open, causing damage and requiring anger management therapy.
  • Some fans showed hostility toward Clark during the final round, but he remained focused.
  • Clark became the first wire-to-wire US Open winner since Martin Kaymer in 2014.
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