Wyndham Clark wins at Shinnecock
Wyndham Clark won the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, on June 21, 2026. He entered Sunday afternoon with a six-stroke lead over contenders.
Scottie Scheffler joined Clark in the final group as the top-ranked player and a winner of four major championships. The pairing gave Scheffler his first career Grand Slam chance at Shinnecock.
Wyndham Clark keeps talk limited
Wyndham Clark said he barely spoke with Scottie Scheffler during the final round at Shinnecock Hills. The 2023 champion noted their friendship did not change the quiet, competitive setting on Sunday afternoon.
Clark said both golfers had shared Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup teams before that U.S. Open pairing. They had also played practice rounds and competitive rounds before meeting on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler chases history
Scottie Scheffler needed the U.S. Open to complete the career Grand Slam. The top-ranked player already held victories in the other major championships before Sunday at Shinnecock Hills in New York.
The final pairing placed Clark directly between Scheffler and that milestone during the closing round. Their limited conversation reflected pressure, course demands, and the need for control over scoring.
Scottie Scheffler praises Clark
Scottie Scheffler congratulated Wyndham Clark after the final round at Shinnecock Hills in New York. Clark said Scheffler praised the performance and told him, “Congrats and great playing,” after tournament play ended Sunday evening.
Clark also described Scheffler as a friend and a class act. The U.S. Open winner expressed respect for the top-ranked player after their final-round pairing.
Ted Scott recognizes Clark’s grit
Ted Scott, Scottie Scheffler’s caddie, also spoke with Wyndham Clark near the 18th hole at Shinnecock Hills. Clark said Scott went out of his way to praise the effort during that tense finish.
Scott told Clark the victory took plenty of grit after a difficult closing stretch there. The caddie also noted that Clark handled a crowd that favored other contenders during Sunday play.
Scottie Scheffler finishes fourth
Scottie Scheffler finished tied for fourth at even par after closing with a 71. He ended 4 strokes behind Wyndham Clark, who completed the championship at 4 under par for the week.
Scheffler did not build a final-round charge while playing in the closing group. Sam Burns became Clark’s closest challenger and finished second, 1 stroke behind the champion at Shinnecock Hills.
Scottie Scheffler trails early
Scottie Scheffler opened with a 72, while Wyndham Clark began with a 64 at Shinnecock. That first-round gap left Scheffler eight strokes behind the leader.
Over the final three rounds, Scheffler played four strokes better than Clark. The early deficit still shaped his week because Clark protected enough margin through Sunday’s finish.
Sam Burns presses Clark late
Sam Burns made the strongest run at Wyndham Clark during the final round at Shinnecock Hills. A bogey by Clark on the last hole would have forced extra play.
Burns finished second at three under after closing with a 67 at Shinnecock. Clark stayed at four under and secured the title without another hole.
Tom Kim claims third place
Tom Kim finished third at 1 under, behind Wyndham Clark and Sam Burns at Shinnecock. The final leaderboard placed Kim ahead of every player except the top 2 finishers at Shinnecock Hills.
Scottie Scheffler did not match Kim’s position despite starting Sunday beside Clark in the final pairing. Scheffler ended tied for fourth after missing his career Grand Slam chance at Shinnecock Hills.
Dave Pelekoudas guides process
Wyndham Clark credited caddie Dave Pelekoudas for steady reminders during the final round at Shinnecock Hills. Pelekoudas often used the phrase good process before Clark prepared for key swings.
Clark said the routine meant choosing the correct club, trusting that choice, staying assertive, picking an intermediate target, and clearing clutter before each U.S. Open attempt under pressure.
Wyndham Clark resets under pressure
Wyndham Clark said Dave Pelekoudas helped him return to each task instead of focusing on the moment. The reminder mattered after a bogey or another player’s birdie.
Clark said the process brought him back to how he makes a good play under pressure. He also said the successful moments during the final round felt relieving during the close.
Wyndham Clark closes with 73
Wyndham Clark posted a 3-over-par 73 in the final round at Shinnecock Hills, his highest score of the week. The result still secured another U.S. Open title.
Clark’s earlier scores gave him enough room to withstand Sunday’s uneven finish. He completed the tournament at 4 under par and closed the championship in regulation play at Shinnecock Hills.
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Wyndham Clark changes final story
Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open victory stopped Scottie Scheffler’s career Grand Slam bid and held off Sam Burns at Shinnecock. The result added another major championship title to Clark’s record.
The final round showed competition and respect between Clark and Scheffler at Shinnecock Hills. The top-ranked player kept conversation to a minimum during play, then praised Clark after the victory Sunday evening.
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Which part of Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open finish stands out more, the quiet duel with Scottie Scheffler or the late pressure from Sam Burns? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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