Wyndham Clark Wins Second U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
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Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday, securing his second title after previously winning in 2023. He held a six-shot lead at the start of the final round but saw it reduce to a single stroke by the end. The New York crowd was largely hostile, cheering when Clark missed shots. This response was widely linked to Clark's destruction of locker doors at Oakmont after missing the cut at last year's U.S. Open. Sam Burns finished as runner-up, while world number one Scottie Scheffler also competed. The event drew comparisons to the previous Ryder Cup at Bethpage, where unruly fan behavior was also noted.
What’s verified
Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday, his second U.S. Open title (first in 2023).
Clark saw a six-shot lead shrink to a single stroke during the final round.
The New York crowd was hostile, cheering when Clark missed shots.
Clark smashed locker doors at Oakmont after missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open.
Sam Burns finished as runner-up.
Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, was in contention.
Both sources referenced unruly fan behavior at the previous year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage.
Not yet confirmed
One source reported that Clark paid for locker repairs, donated to charity, and participated in anger-management courses.
One source reported that Clark's father commented on his son's long-standing anger issues.
One source reported that Scottie Scheffler said he found the cheering for Clark's missed shots "a bit much."
One source reported that Clark's winning birdie came on the 16th hole with a 30-foot putt.
One source reported that Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club and finished tied for seventh.
One source reported quotes from Paul McGinley and R&A chief Mark Darbon regarding the code of conduct.
One source reported that record crowds are expected at the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Key figures
Wyndham Clark (champion), Sam Burns (runner-up), Scottie Scheffler (world number one), Randall Clark (father of Wyndham Clark), Joaquin Niemann (golfer penalized), Paul McGinley (former Ryder Cup captain), Mark Darbon (R&A chief executive).
Sources: BBC News, abcnews.com
