Wyndham Clark discusses Jack Nicklaus’ record and potential for more majors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
At Muirfield Village on June 5, Wyndham Clark shared his thoughts on Jack Nicklaus’ remarkable record of 19 major runner-up finishes. Though Clark admires the feat, he expressed that it would be frustrating to finish second so often. Currently, Clark holds one major championship title and is confident in his ability to compete at a high level in the future, having recently won the CJ CUP Byron Nelson. His current form suggests he may become a consistent major contender.
- •Wyndham Clark won the CJ CUP Byron Nelson two weeks ago.
- •He holds one major championship title, 17 short of Jack Nicklaus’ record.
- •Clark noted the challenge of being in contention for majors consistently.
- •He believes he has the potential to win more majors in the coming years.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark responds when asked if he’d take Jack Nicklaus’ 19 major runner-ups if offered them
"Wyndham Clark has one major championship to his name, and is currently 17 short of matching Jack Nicklaus’ record. Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championship wins is likely never to be matched, let alone surpassed.
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