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Wyndham Clark wins US Open, faces heckling from fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Wyndham Clark wins US Open, faces heckling from fans

Summary

Wyndham Clark secured victory at the 126th US Open held at Shinnecock Hills on June 22, finishing with a three-over par 73. He claimed his second major title with a one-stroke win over Sam Burns amid intense heckling from fans. Clark has previously faced backlash for an incident at last year's US Open where he damaged a locker after missing the cut. Despite the challenges, he expressed gratitude for overcoming the negativity and hoped not to be labeled as the 'heel of the PGA.'

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By the Numbers

•Clark wins the US Open on June 22 at Shinnecock Hills.
•He finished with a three-over par 73, leading by one stroke.
•Clark previously faced criticism for breaking a locker at last year's event.
•Intense heckling from fans accompanied his victory.
•He battles with perceptions of being the PGA's villain.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'

What they're saying

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Wyndham Clark found his measure of redemption for smashing a locker at last year's US Open by winning this year's edition, but after merciless heckling he fears becoming the PGA Tour's villain."I'll probably always get (hecklers), but I hope I don't become the heel of the PGA." Clark recalled the aftermath the incident as his darkest time, never dreaming he would win the US Open a year after.
— Yahoo Sports

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