Clark Wins U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark edges Sam Burns to claim his second U.S. Open title.

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Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, surviving a near-record final-round collapse and a late charge from Sam Burns to claim his second national championship in four years. Clark began Sunday with a six-shot lead but shot a 3-over 73, needing two putts from just outside 50 feet on the final hole to secure a one-shot victory. The win completed a wire-to-wire performance and made him the first golfer in decades to lead the tournament from start to finish. His closing round unfolded before a hostile gallery that heckled him throughout the week, adding pressure as he tried to protect a shrinking lead.

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Wyndham Clark faced sustained hostility from fans at Shinnecock Hills, with spectators cheering his mistakes, heckling him and in some cases being removed from the grounds. The backlash became a major subplot of his U.S. Open victory as he battled both Sam Burns and an unfriendly crowd.