Wyndham Clark faces backlash during 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

Wyndham Clark heard hostility from fans throughout the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. During the tournament, he was heckled, and some fans were removed for their comments, which included taunts about choking. Despite this, Clark played well and secured a victory, though he acknowledged his past behavior that likely fueled the crowd's anger. He has faced criticism since incidents in previous tournaments where he displayed poor sportsmanship, including damage to club facilities and a sponsor sign. In the trophy ceremony, he expressed an understanding of the dislike and reiterated his apologies for his actions.

• 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why does everyone hate Wyndham Clark? Inside US Open backlash