Wyndham Clark captures second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title after a tense final round at Shinnecock Hills on June 22, 2026. With a six-stroke lead going into the last round, Clark's performance faced heavy scrutiny from the crowd, leading to a challenging atmosphere. He managed to prevail by just one shot over Sam Burns, demonstrating resilience under pressure. This victory further solidifies Clark's standing in the sport, having now won more U.S. Open titles than several prominent golfers combined. His acceptance speech reflected on his journey and the mixed public perception he has experienced.
- •Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open on June 22, 2026.
- •Clark finishes one shot ahead of Sam Burns.
- •He started the final round with a six-stroke lead.
- •The crowd exhibited mixed reactions throughout the round.
- •Clark's two U.S. Open titles surpass many top golfers combined.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — First There Was Noise, Now There's Just Wyndham
"For all of the chatter around Clark, there is now a very simple way to describe him: two-time U.S. Open champion. That’s more U.S. Open wins than Scheffler, McIlroy, Snead, Mickelson, Faldo, Ballesteros, Norman, Singh, Schauffele, Collin and Justin Thomas…combined.
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