Wyndham Clark wins second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title on June 21 at Shinnecock Hills. Despite starting the final round with a six-shot lead, he faced challenges as his advantage dwindled to just one stroke at the seventh hole with Sam Burns close behind. Clark regained control, highlighted by a crucial 25-foot birdie on the 16th hole. A bogey on the 17th left him needing to par the final hole, which he successfully achieved with a near birdie putt. The victory follows a tumultuous year for Clark, marked by anger management therapy after an incident at last year's championship.
- •Clark began the final round with a six-shot lead.
- •He faced pressure from Sam Burns, who reduced the gap to one stroke.
- •A 25-foot birdie putt on the 16th was pivotal for Clark.
- •Clark's play included a bogey on the 17th but he parred the last hole.
- •This victory follows a year of redemption after a previous infraction.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Clark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title
- 11:12 PMBBC Sport — Clark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title
"Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.
"Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 11:12 PMClark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title
Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 11:12 PMClark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title
Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.
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