Wyndham Clark survives final-round pressure to claim US Open at Shinnecock Hills

Wyndham Clark won the US Open at Shinnecock Hills on four under par, finishing one stroke ahead of Sam Burns. The victory gave Clark a second US Open title after he began the final day with a six-shot lead and had to protect it under heavy pressure.

Clark’s advantage narrowed early on Sunday, with Burns moving within range before the champion steadied himself. A key birdie putt on the 16th gave Clark breathing room, but a bogey on 17 meant he still needed to finish carefully at the last, where he secured the par required to win.

The final round also carried a strong crowd narrative. The BBC report says some New York spectators jeered Clark, and Clark acknowledged afterwards that the galleries were not fully on his side, linking part of that reaction to his conduct at last year’s US Open at Oakmont.

Scottie Scheffler finished at level par, while Tom Kim ended at one under and Tyrrell Hatton was one over. Rory McIlroy closed at six over after a final-round 73, saying the course had got the better of him.

For editors, the story is not only about Clark’s scorecard but also about resilience, reputation and how golf crowds respond when a player’s past conduct follows him into a major championship Sunday.