Wyndham Clark wins U.S. Open 2026 amid crowd hostility at Shinnecock
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Wyndham Clark captured the 126th U.S. Open on June 21, 2026, at Shinnecock Hills, finishing one shot ahead of competitors. Despite leading by six strokes at one point, Clark shot a closing round of 73 for a four-under-par total of 276. The atmosphere was marked by a hostile crowd that openly cheered against him, including heckling and taunts throughout the tournament. Following his victory, Clark acknowledged the unwelcoming sentiment from the fans, a view echoed by fellow competitor Scottie Scheffler. Clark's win adds to a challenging narrative of his experience amid the intense New York crowd dynamics.
- •Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open by one stroke.
- •He finished with a total score of 276 over four rounds.
- •Crowd hostility characterized the tournament, with many rooting against him.
- •Clark recognized the crowd's negativity in his post-victory comments.
- •Scottie Scheffler also noted the challenging atmosphere for players.
- 2:45 AMCBS Sports — 2026 U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark conquers antagonistic crowds to earn respect and a second title
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark is the champion Shinnecock didn't want
"On his way to becoming US Open champion for the second time, America's Wyndham Clark had to overcome the unusual challenge of taming a hostile home crowd at Shinnecock Hills.
"Wyndham Clark wasn't just competing against his peers on Sunday at the U.S. Open. He was battling a crowd openly rooting against him
"Clark was the last man standing at Shinnecock Hills even if he was the last man the fans wanted to see win
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External links- CBS SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:45 AM2026 U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark conquers antagonistic crowds to earn respect and a second title
Clark was the last man standing at Shinnecock Hills even if he was the last man the fans wanted to see win
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:05 AMU.S. Open 2026: Wyndham Clark is the champion Shinnecock didn't want
Wyndham Clark wasn't just competing against his peers on Sunday at the U.S. Open. He was battling a crowd openly rooting against him
- Sky Sports—'New York didn’t like me' - Did US Open crowd go too far with Clark?
On his way to becoming US Open champion for the second time, America's Wyndham Clark had to overcome the unusual challenge of taming a hostile home crowd at Shinnecock Hills.
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