Wyndham Clark captures U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:49 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., finishing one stroke ahead of Sam Burns. Clark, who faced heckling from fans, utilized the negativity as motivation throughout the tournament. He began with a 6-under 64 and maintained his advantage despite a final round score of 3-over. This is Clark's second major victory, adding to his win in 2023. He will compete next month at the British Open.
- •Wyndham Clark holds off Sam Burns to win by one stroke.
- •Clark shot a final round 3-over par at Shinnecock Hills.
- •He faced significant fan negativity but turned it into motivation.
- •Clark won the 2023 U.S. Open and aims for a third major next month.
- •Scottie Scheffler tied for fourth amidst fan cheers and support.
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark: Positive mindset amid jeers fueled U.S. Open title
"Wyndham Clark said he attempted to convert negativity energy from fans into positive fuel en route to his victory at the 2026 U.S. Open.
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