Clark wins second US Open golf title
Clark hit a superb wedge that spun back to 4 feet for birdie on the 10th to restore the lead to two shots.
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Clark hit a superb wedge that spun back to 4 feet for birdie on the 10th to restore the lead to two shots. Sam Burns has clearly decided to go for broke. Wyndham Clark holds his nerve to claim a one-stroke victory, as he lifts the US Open trophy for the second time in his career.
Furthermore, First up, a silver salver for Wyndham Clark’s caddie, David Pelekoudas. But then he went long on the 13th with a pitching wedge and couldn't save par. The clincher for Clark was one of his worst drives of the day on the par-5 16th.
In addition, Meanwhile back on 10, Scottie Scheffler sends his second to 15 feet, a fine result given the carnage that’s occurred on and around this green this week. And while there were several more plot twists, it was only when he holed a stunning 25-foot birdie putt on the 16th that it felt like he would cross the finish line as the first wire-to-wire winner of the tournament since Martin Kaymer in 2014.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — I left [last year's US Open at Oakmont] in a shambles. ; Some of it's self deserved and I did some unfortunate things last year that I really….
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Clark hit a superb wedge that spun back to 4 feet for birdie on the 10th to restore the lead to two shots.
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Wyndham Clark holds his nerve to claim a one-stroke victory, as he lifts the US Open trophy for the second time in his career.
according to Belfast Telegraph +3First up, a silver salver for Wyndham Clark’s caddie, David Pelekoudas.
according to Channel News Asia +1But then he went long on the 13th with a pitching wedge and couldn't save par.
according to ABC News — Top Stories +1The clincher for Clark was one of his worst drives of the day on the par-5 16th.
according to ABC News — Top Stories +1Meanwhile back on 10, Scottie Scheffler sends his second to 15 feet, a fine result given the carnage that’s occurred on and around this green this week.
according to The Guardian — US NewsAnd while there were several more plot twists, it was only when he holed a stunning 25-foot birdie putt on the 16th that it felt like he would cross the finish line as the first wire-to-wire winner of the tournament since Martin Kaymer in 2014.
according to BBC SportA bogey on the 17th left him needing to par the last, which he did after knocking a superb 53-foot birdie putt to within inches of the hole.
according to BBC SportClark became only the ninth true wire-to-wire U.S. Open winner as he kept the outright lead following all four rounds to pick up the title for a second time.
according to The Japan Times - NewsAnd then came his big moment on the 16th, and one last act of lagging a 50-foot putt to tap-in range.
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- I left [last year's US Open at Oakmont] in a shambles.ABC News — Top Stories, Chicago Sun-Times
- Some of it's self deserved and I did some unfortunate things last year that I really…Channel News Asia
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- I’m leaving this Sunday as a champion and I am just so blessed … thank you, guys … happy…ABC News — Top Stories, Channel News Asia, The Guardian — US News
- Even the New York crowd had no choice but to salute him. “New York didn’t really like me…Chicago Sun-Times
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- Clark remains -4, Scheffler level par.The Guardian — US News
- I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I’ve been sorry…ABC News — Top Stories
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- US Open golf 2026: final round – as it happened.The Guardian — US News
- Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images 22 Jun 2026 06:58AM SOUTHAMPTON, New York…Channel News Asia
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- Then he shot 60 in the final round to win The CJ Cup, contended the next two weeks and…Chicago Sun-Times
- He was No. 75 in the world, winless in two years, when he shot 60 in the final round to…ABC News — Top Stories
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Clark hit a superb wedge that spun back to 4 feet for birdie on the 10th to restore the lead to two shots.
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Story timelinehow this story developed, day by day
Tuesday, June 23
Golf officially has a new star after the US Open and it's Wyndham Clark's girlfriend Emily Tanner
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Monday, June 22
Clark held off Sam Burns to secure the victory with a final score of four under par, winning by one shot
Reliability 76 · high11 sources11 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · CenterClark avoids a mammoth collapse to win the US Open
Reliability 68 · high8 sources8 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesdisputedblind spot · Right sideClark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
Reliability 74 · high7 sources7 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocFraming differs4 disputedblind spot · Right sideWyndham Clark wins U.S. Open for 2nd time in 4 years
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Wyndham Clark holds on to win the U.S. Open.
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Sunday, June 21
Wyndham Clark six clear at US Open as Rory McIlroy’s bid unravels on day three at Shinnecock Hills
Reliability 75 · high5 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left sideRory McIlroy in X-rated US Open outburst and makes 'just go home' plea
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Friday, June 19
Former champion Wyndham Clark takes a four-shot lead at the US Open
Reliability 73 · high9 sources7 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedMcIlroy challenge stalls, Clark takes control at US Open
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