Wyndham Clark got the best surprise after winning U.S. Open
from Larry Brown Sports, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com with their Renzo Pocholo Salao
Wyndham Clark got a fitting present after winning the U.S. Open on Father’s Day.
The 32-year-old survived a serious scare as he watched his six-stroke lead entering Sunday slip away at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Clark outlasted Sam Burns by one stroke to win his second U.S. Open, joining an elite short list of multi-time winners.
As he celebrated the winning putt to seal his victory, Clark spotted a familiar face ready to hug him — his father, Randall.
The Clark father and son embraced on the decisive 72nd hole. Randall took a red-eye flight from Denver to surprise Wyndham. Randall brought the energy, while Wyndham looked like he was just happy to have his pops present for Father’s Day.
“That was a shock,” Clark said, via Dan Treacy of Sporting News. “In ’23 he wasn’t there, which was unfortunate, so for him to be here in person is really amazing. Happy Father’s Day, Pops. I love you very much.”
Wyndham Clark has opened up about his complicated relationship with his dad in the past and how he used to dislike having Randall attend his tournaments. The two have grown closer together after Wyndham’s mother died from cancer in 2013.
The U.S. Open gallery was not exactly warm toward Clark throughout the tournament, with many backing Scottie Scheffler’s failed bid at a career grand slam. Randall Clark gave his son at least one more friendly face in the crowd.
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Wyndham Clark holds on to win second U.S. Open
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Wyndham Clark entered Sunday’s fourth round at the U.S. Open with what seemed to be an insurmountable lead. It would have taken a historic collapse (or comeback from somebody else) for him to lose what was a six-stroke lead.
He had to be feeling some nerves as the lead gradually started to shrink down as Sunday went on, especially as the Shinnecock Hills crowd seemed to be increasingly cheering against him throughout the day.
But Clark was able to hold on and finish one stroke ahead of Sam Burns to win the second U.S. Open of his career.
Wyndham Clark holds on for second U.S. Open win
It was a complete wire-to-wire win for Clark, who opened up with a two-shot lead after Thursday, increased it to four shots after the second round on Friday and then opened up a six-shot lead by the end of the day on Saturday.
His Sunday round was by far his worst of the tournament, shooting a 73 to watch his lead get trimmed down to one shot.
But facing a two-putt to win situation on the 18th, he was able to set himself up for a tap-in winner.
He opened the day with a bogey on three of the first seven holes, but bounced back with two important birdies on the back nine.
The biggest of those came on the 16th.
Clark is just the ninth golfer to claim a wire-to-wire U.S. Open championship, and is also the 24th golfer to win the U.S. Open at least two times.
He previously won in 2023.
Clark was clearly not the golfer fans wanted to see win on Sunday, as he faced relentless heckling and jeers throughout much of the round, with at least one fan being ejected.
A lot of the push against him came from his performance at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and for the way he reacted. After failing to make the cut, Clark damaged a locker in the clubhouse and found himself suspended from Oakmont. The U.S. Open returns there in 2033.
Whether he was the popular choice among the crowd, however, is irrelevant. He did everything he needed to do this weekend and gave himself a massive cushion over the first three days that gave him just enough wiggle room to hold on through a tougher round on Sunday.
Now it’s put him on the shortlist of golfers to win the tournament multiple times.