Scottie Scheffler praises Wyndham Clark's skills after US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Scottie Scheffler commended Wyndham Clark's performance during the final round of the US Open, where they played together. Despite starting six strokes back, Scheffler acknowledged Clark's impressive scrambling and putting skills that helped him secure the victory. Scheffler noted the difficulty of winning majors, emphasizing how Clark excelled under pressure, particularly with a key birdie on hole 16. The two players confronted challenging conditions at Shinnecock Hills, with Scheffler focusing on his own game throughout the tournament and not on attempting to complete a career Grand Slam. He aims to address his slow starts in future competitions to remain competitive.
- •Scheffler and Clark played together in the final round of the US Open.
- •Clark demonstrated strong scrambling skills to maintain his lead.
- •Scheffler acknowledged the challenges of winning major championships.
- •Both players faced difficult conditions at Shinnecock Hills.
- •Scheffler aims to improve his starts in future tournaments.
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"Scottie Scheffler has complimented Wyndham Clark’s game after playing together in the final round at the US Open. He was paired with Clark in the final group on Sunday, even though he was six strokes behind with 18 holes to play.
"After winning the U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark addressed the New York crowd supporting Scottie Scheffler during the final round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 1:01 AMWyndham Clark reacts to Scottie Scheffler support after US Open win
After winning the U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark addressed the New York crowd supporting Scottie Scheffler during the final round.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 1:00 AMScottie Scheffler points out what’s so ‘underrated’ about Wyndham Clark’s game after watching his US Open win up close
Scottie Scheffler has complimented Wyndham Clark’s game after playing together in the final round at the US Open. He was paired with Clark in the final group on Sunday, even though he was six strokes behind with 18 holes to play.
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