Clark wins US Open with one-shot lead

Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday, finishing at four-under-par 276 to secure a one-shot victory over Sam Burns.

The American closed with a final-round 73 to claim his second major title, adding to the U.S. Open crown he won in 2023.

Clark entered the final round with a six-shot lead and looked on course for a comfortable victory, but the gap narrowed as the afternoon progressed. 

Burns steadily moved up the leaderboard and reduced the deficit to a single shot during the closing stages, putting the tournament outcome in doubt.

The 32-year-old became the first player since Martin Kaymer in 2014 to win the U.S. Open wire-to-wire, leading after every round of the championship. 

Clark opened the week with rounds of 66, 68, and 69 before battling through a difficult final day at one of golf’s toughest venues.

With the lead under threat, Clark avoided costly mistakes over the closing holes. He made pars on both the 17th and 18th to stay ahead of Burns and complete the victory. 

His approach and putting on the final stretch proved enough to prevent a playoff. All while playing, Clark had to contend with the jeering of fans, some of whom had to be ejected from the course.

Burns finished second after producing the strongest challenge of the day but was unable to find the extra birdie needed to catch Clark. Tom Kim ended the week in third place, while world number one, Scottie Scheffler, finished tied fourth.

The victory is Clark’s fifth PGA Tour title and his second win of the 2026 season. He also became the ninth player in U.S. Open history to lead after every round and go on to lift the trophy. 

Clark described the win as a “redemption”. He also recalled leaving the 2025 US Open “in shambles”, while being thankful for turning things around this time.