Wyndham Clark faces fan jeers as he competes at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Wyndham Clark endured significant heckling during the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 18, 2026. Despite the hostile environment, Clark completed the fourth round with a three-over par 73, maintaining a four-under overall score. His sports psychologist, Julie Elion, reported that the crowd's negativity affected her, prompting her to leave the course temporarily. Clark's past struggles with self-doubt and negativity have been well-documented, and he credited Elion's guidance for his recent improvements, including his victory at the 2023 U.S. Open. As the tournament progresses, Clark aims to stay focused on his performance amid the challenges from the crowd.
- •Clark dealt with heckling throughout the U.S. Open.
- •He shot a three-over 73 in the final round.
- •Julie Elion, his psychologist, left the course due to crowd negativity.
- •Clark previously struggled with self-doubt before finding success.
- •He won the 2023 U.S. Open at LACC.
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open fan abuse was so bad, his psychologist took cover
"Wyndham Clark's sports psychologist was in his gallery at the U.S.
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