Wyndham Clark holds off hecklers to secure second U.S. Open title

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Wyndham Clark holds off hecklers to secure second U.S. Open title
Summary

Wyndham Clark clinched his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday after facing heckling from the crowd. Clark maintained a six-shot lead into the final round and finished with a 3-over 73. Despite pressure from Sam Burns, who had multiple putts to tie, Clark emerged victorious. This win comes after a challenging year where Clark faced personal struggles and a drop in his world ranking. He expressed hope that this victory allows him to move on from previous controversies surrounding his conduct in 2025.

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  • Clark led outright since Thursday and faced significant crowd heckling.
  • Sam Burns missed critical putts that could have tied the score.
  • Clark's previous struggles included incidents at the 2025 events.
  • He credited his team for helping him maintain composure during the final round.
  • This victory is seen as a potential redemption for Clark following past challenges.
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  • 1:20 AMYahoo SportsWyndham Clark and the five words that defined his U.S. Open victory
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Wyndham Clark heard the hecklers. He also heard one sentence that summed up Sunday at Shinnecock.

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