Wyndham Clark battled greater than only a tough golf course within the closing spherical of the 2026 U.S. Open. All through his Sunday afternoon at Shinnecock Hills Golf Membership, the maligned American went up in opposition to an unruly New York crowd actively rooting for him to fail.
Regardless of the unfair adversity Clark confronted within the closing spherical, he braved the weather to shoot a 3-over 73 and seize his second U.S. Open title. With the trophy in his arms and a medal round his neck, Clark won some fans over with an excellent response to the malicious crowd.
“New York didn’t actually like me, [but] I like you guys,” Clark advised NBC’s Mike Tirico throughout his post-round interview. “I get it. A few of it’s self-deserved. I did some unlucky issues final yr that I actually remorse.”
Clark caught some warmth on the 2025 U.S. Open when he broken a locker in a match of rage after lacking the reduce at Oakmont Nation Membership. The 32-year-old had one other outburst on the 2025 PGA Championship, flinging his driver into an indication after a poor shot and almost putting a volunteer.
“I’ve been sorry a number of instances, and I’m nonetheless sorry,” Clark mentioned. “Hopefully I can win you guys over finally.”
