Clark’s Grind: U.S. Open Comeback

Wyndham Clark pulled off a heart-stopping U.S. Open win at Shinnecock Hills, clawing back from a six-shot deficit to edge out Sam Burns by just one stroke in a brutal final round. Starting with a commanding lead, Clark’s momentum vanished quickly, culminating in a three-over 73—the highest score by a U.S. Open champion since 2010. Facing relentless pressure and a crowd rooting for Scottie Scheffler’s Grand Slam bid, Clark delivered clutch shots, including a dramatic birdie on the 16th that gave him a two-shot cushion. Burns fought valiantly with a 67, but a costly bogey on 15 and missed birdie chances on the final holes sealed his fate. Clark’s gritty victory marks the first time since Martin Kaymer in 2014 that a player led wire-to-wire at the U.S. Open—and proves he’s got the nerve to win when it matters most. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bd7dad6d65e7d798