Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Summary
Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, finishing with a score of 4-under 276. Despite a shaky final round and pressure from competitor Sam Burns and fans supporting Scottie Scheffler, Clark held on to win by one shot.Key Facts
- Wyndham Clark was six shots ahead at the start of the final round.
- Clark struggled during the last round, scoring 3-over 73, the highest final round for a U.S. Open winner since 2010.
- Clark won by one shot over Sam Burns, who finished with a 67 in the final round.
- Scottie Scheffler was also competing but finished three shots behind Clark.
- Clark became the first player to lead wire-to-wire in the U.S. Open since 2014.
- Clark won his second U.S. Open title in four years, having previously won in 2023.
- The crowd mainly supported Scheffler and showed little support for Clark during the final round.
- Clark overcame a difficult year, including disciplinary issues at a previous tournament and struggles in past events.
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