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Clark Conquers US Open Amidst Hostile Gallery
22 Jun
Summary
- Wyndham Clark secured his second US Open title.
- Clark won wire-to-wire, a feat not seen since 2014.
- A hostile gallery favored other players throughout.
Wyndham Clark has captured his second U.S. Open championship, overcoming a significant lead that dwindled throughout the final round. Clark, who also won the 2023 U.S. Open, became the first player to win the tournament wire-to-wire since Martin Kaymer in 2014. His victory was hard-fought, with his initial six-shot lead reduced to a single stroke early in the final day.
The 32-year-old American faced considerable pressure, compounded by a gallery that openly supported other contenders, notably Scottie Scheffler. Despite this, Clark delivered crucial shots, including a remarkable birdie on the par-5 16th hole that extended his lead. He ultimately finished one shot ahead of Sam Burns, who had his own chances to win.
Clark's final round of 73 was the highest closing score for a U.S. Open champion in recent history, yet it was enough to secure the title. This marks his second win in the last month and adds another major to his career accomplishments. Burns finished with a 67 but fell short, partly due to a costly three-putt bogey on the 15th.
