Wyndham Clark faces backlash during 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •Clark endured heckling from fans at Shinnecock Hills.
- •Some fans were removed for taunting comments.
- •He acknowledged his past mistakes during the trophy ceremony.
- •Clark faced significant hostility despite winning the tournament.
- •Fan support favored challenger Scottie Scheffler during the event.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — How Tour players really felt about the fans’ treatment of Wyndham Clark at the US Open
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark shuts up the haters in the crowd during his U.S. Open win
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why does everyone hate Wyndham Clark? Inside US Open backlash
"Wyndham Clark’s US Open was not met by the soundtrack we’re accustomed to at a major championship. Instead of rapturous applause and roars from the crowd, the biggest moments of Clark’s final round were met with indifference, at best, and heckling at worst.
"Wyndham Clark faced a hostile crowd at the U.S. Open that cheered his mistakes, but his mental coach helped him through.
"Wyndham Clark faced hostile crowds at the U.S. Open following past outbursts at Oakmont and Quail Hollow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:30 AMHow Tour players really felt about the fans’ treatment of Wyndham Clark at the US Open
Wyndham Clark’s US Open was not met by the soundtrack we’re accustomed to at a major championship. Instead of rapturous applause and roars from the crowd, the biggest moments of Clark’s final round were met with indifference, at best, and heckling at worst.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:10 AMWyndham Clark shuts up the haters in the crowd during his U.S. Open win
Wyndham Clark faced a hostile crowd at the U.S. Open that cheered his mistakes, but his mental coach helped him through.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 11:46 PMWhy does everyone hate Wyndham Clark? Inside US Open backlash
Wyndham Clark faced hostile crowds at the U.S. Open following past outbursts at Oakmont and Quail Hollow.
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