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Wyndham Clark found birdies hard to come by in the final round of the US Open [Getty Images]At times on Sunday at Shinnecock Hills it felt like becoming a case of if, and not when, Wyndham Clark would collect a second US Open title and the moment he has craved since smashing up a locker at last year's championship.
Having led at the end of each of the previous three days, the American, who had built a six-shot lead, began his fourth round as the overwhelming favourite.
However, by the time he reached the end of the seventh hole, the 2023 champion was wobbling. His massive advantage had evaporated to a single stroke with Sam Burns in hot pursuit.
Crucially though, nobody was able to draw level with Clark. And while there were several more plot twists, it was only when he holed a stunning 25-foot birdie putt on the 16th that it felt like he would cross the finishing line as the first wire-to-wire winner of the tournament since Martin Kaymer in 2014.
Even then there was drama. A bogey on the 17th left him needing to par the last, which he did after knocking a superb 53-foot birdie putt to within inches of the hole.
"The first one was a breakthrough of knowing I can do it. This one was a lot of redemption," said Clark.
"Last year was so tough, a terrible year. I left [Oakmont] in a shambles. It's amazing what a year can do. I'm leaving here as a champion and I'm just so blessed."
This victory will not fully atone for his infamous meltdown after missing the halfway cut at Oakmont a year ago. That led to him receiving a ban from the Pennsylvania club until he underwent anger management therapy and paid for the repairs to the ancient lockers he damaged.
And there were occasions on Sunday, when it appeared like his subsequent acts of contrition had not cut through to the galleries judging by their reactions to him.
With many willing on his playing partner, world number one Scottie Scheffler, to complete a career Grand Slam, a huge number of fans celebrated Clark's bogey on the seventh, while others were reportedly ejected from the course because of their hostility.
It was far from the scenes Europe's players were faced with at nearby Bethpage Black during last September's Ryder Cup but Clark blocked out the noise to complete the victory.
"New York didn't really like me," Clark added.
"I get it. Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret. I've been sorry multiple times and I'm still sorry. Hopefully I can win you guys over eventually. I get it. They were rooting for Scottie."
While Clark may not be the most popular champion - given his past misdemeanours also include flinging his driver and breaking the clubhead off it during the 2025 US PGA Championship - he proved deserving of the 18-inch sterling silver winner's trophy and a hefty top prize of $4.5m (£3.9m).
After being criticised for "losing the course" at previous US Opens held at this famous Long Island track, the United States Golf Association was adamant it would remain playable throughout the week and produced a final-round set-up to deliver an intriguing finale.
Burns, who led after 54 holes in last year's tournament, came closest to catching Clark. But he started seven shots back and was unable to quite bridge the gap despite shooting a three-under 67, on a day when 17 players broke 70.
And Scheffler's expected charge towards acquiring the full set of major titles never materialised, as he marked his 30th birthday by signing for a one-over 71 to end up four shots back.
Wyndham Clark timeline of controversy: Looking back at trashed locker room incident, 'birth control' comments, more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Wyndham Clark has started off the first two rounds of this year's Masters on the right foot. Locker room doors and sponsor signs have breathed a sigh of relief at this news.
While he was victorious at the 2023 U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club, beating out Rory McIlroy by a stroke, his career seems to have plateaued after the feat. Along with this, Clark has taken out his anger externally multiple times while on the course.
Clark's anger was most recently showcased during the 2025 season, causing damage to Oakmont's storied locker room at the U.S. Open, and a month prior at Quail Hollow during the 2025 PGA Championship. While he has issued apologies for both incidents, golf fans and golf officials alike have had short patience with Clark's outbursts.
Here's a look into the controversies surrounding Clark's career and how he has fared at past Masters championships.
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Wyndham Clark timeline of controversy2026 U.S. Open jeersClark led for most of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, but he had to fight through fans rooting against him. Clark's reputation appeared to catch up to him, as fans had no interest in pulling for Clark despite his big lead.
Fans jeered Clark heavily over the course of the final round, as the golfer battled Scottie Scheffler in the final pair on Sunday. At least a few fans were kicked out of the event for jeering Clark as Clark tried to hold onto his lead.
Cops are booting people for shouting “Don’t choke Wyndham!” as he sets up to his shot. This young man got bounced for saying it before Clark’s tee shot at No. 4 pic.twitter.com/M1d1ZO687u
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) June 21, 2026“Let’s go Wyndham!” yells one man in the 14th tee/9 green grandstand.
He was promptly booed.
Loud cheers at No. 2 as Wyndham runs one over the green. Can’t remember hearing anything like this for an American at a U.S Open … ever?
Obviously Sergio etc. always heard from the crowds, but an American Ryder Cupper in New York feels a little unprecedented.
Clark ended up winning the event, and to his credit, he handled the jeering with class.
This was expertly handled pic.twitter.com/WXVfZGHGdg
— Christopher Powers (@CPowers14) June 21, 20262026 Masters Par 3 ContestAt the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest, Clark was one of the few golfers without their kids in attendance. When asked by Scott Van Pelt about how this experience was, Clark responded, "I will say as a man with no kids, it’s great birth control, but it’s a lot of fun."
Is there anybody as unlikable as Wyndham Clark? Was mic'd up in the par 3 contest, playing with Woodland and Keagan, saying that today is "great birth control" being out here amongst the kids. The joke didn't quite land. It's Wyndham's world, we're just living in it. pic.twitter.com/ObUKAbqBlE
— MJ1907 (@MiguelVol995) April 8, 2026Clark's girlfriend, Emily Tanner, didn't find this to be too humorous and rolled her eyes behind Clark. Van Pelt gave Clark a quick chuckle after the soundbite.
2025 U.S. Open at OakmontDuring last year's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, Clark made headlines due to a post-round outburst. In Oakmont's historic locker room, which strives to maintain its original 1903 design, photos surfaced of a locker door bashed in.
Clark took his anger out on a locker door after he missed the U.S. Open cut, shooting eight over the first two days. Here is a photo of the aftermath from Clark's outburst at the storied Oakmont locker room.
https://t.co/DdClg8952Upic.twitter.com/b1bkezlT9B
— Tron Carter (@TronCarterNLU) June 15, 2025After the incident, Oakmont club president John Lynch issued the following statement, essentially banning Clark from the course's premises until conditions were met:
"Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior. Following multiple discussions with the USGA and the OCC Board, a decision has been made that Mr. Clark will no longer be permitted on OCC property.
"This decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board.
"Reinstatement would be contingent upon Mr. Clark fulfilling a number of specific conditions, including full repayment for damages, a meaningful contribution to a charity of the Board's choosing, and the successful completion of counseling and/or anger management sessions.
"Thank you for your understanding and continued support."
Clark took to social media to apologize for the outburst, saying, "I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened. But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA and kind of focus on the rest of this year and things that come up. I still want to try to make the Ryder Cup team. I still am on the outside looking in for the FedEx Cup. So I'm starting to move on and focus on those things."
2025 PGA Championship at Quail HollowOne month prior to his incident at Oakmont, Clark received backlash for dangerously throwing his driver after a subpar tee shot. The driver hit a T-Mobile sponsor sign (the same sponsor Clark's hat represented) and was just a few feet away from a wind flag attendant. Here is a video of the outburst on hole 16 at Quail Hollow.
This is some absolute clown stuff from Wyndham Clark pic.twitter.com/UYAH0fFTXA
— Ryan Ballengee (@RyanBallengee) May 18, 2025After receiving ample backlash about his behavior, Clark took to social media and issued an apology. He promised to improve the way he handles frustrations on the course going forward, but his behavior a month later at Oakmont would beg to differ.
Here is Clark's issued apology.
— Wyndham Clark (@Wyndham_Clark) May 19, 2025MORE: Ranking the top 30 golfers at Augusta this year
Wyndham Clark Masters historyThis year, Clark is playing in his third Masters championship. Through two rounds at the 2026 outing, Clark sits at 4-under. His best finish came last year, when he finished T-46 with a 5-over score. Here is how Clark has fared in his previous two editions at Augusta.
YearResultScoreTo par2025T4676-68-75-74+52024MC73-78+7MORE: An inside look at Bryson DeChambeau's 3D-printed 5 iron
How old is Wyndham Clark?Wyndham Clark is 32 years old. The golfer was born on Dec. 9, 1993, in Denver, Colorado. His father, Randall, was a former professional tennis player, while his late mother, Lise, won the 1981 Miss New Mexico USA pageant.
Clark went to high school at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, where he was two years ahead of 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year winner Christian McCaffrey. After this, Clark originally attended Oklahoma State but transferred to Oregon in 2016, where he won the PAC-12 conference championship and GolfWeek Player of the Year.
He has been on the PGA Tour since the 2018-2019 season.
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IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIt was a seismic blockbuster that took the hockey world by storm late Sunday afternoon. The Ottawa Senators sent captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to join his brother Matthew in a deal that has many around the sport shaking their heads.
The Sens got only draft capital in return. Two first-rounders this year, another one in 2029, and a second rounder in 2030. Ottawa now has three first-round picks this year, four first-rounders in the next three years, and all of their own picks in all other rounds over the next few NHL Drafts. Could they be cooking up another massive deal using many of those draft assets?
Insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period tells us that the Senators have Dallas Stars superstar forward, and restricted free agent, Jason Robertson on their radar.
Things are very fluid, and there’s plenty of time for Dallas to explore its options, but sources say Ottawa is making a big push for Jason Robertson. If a trade cannot be ironed out and he hits July 1 as an RFA, the Senators could present him with a significant offer sheet. https://t.co/8HMfW5H5QD
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 21, 2026“Things are very fluid, and there’s plenty of time for Dallas to explore its options,” writes Pagnotta, “but sources say Ottawa is making a big push for Jason Robertson. If a trade cannot be ironed out and he hits July 1 as an RFA, the Senators could present him with a significant offer sheet.”
To be clear, any offer sheet for Robertson would have to start with a 12. As in, a $12 million AAV or better. That’s what the Robertson camp is looking for, and that’s why the negotiations with Dallas have dragged out. The Stars have only $10.4M in cap space at this time, and they also have other free agents to try to re-sign.
An offer sheet to Jason Robertson would cost four first-round picks in compensationThe NHL’s new offer sheet compensation tiers require any team handing out an offer worth north of $11.939M annually to surrender FOUR first-round picks in return to the player’s former team. As noted above, Ottawa does have four firsts over the next three years, including all three of their own. Is that what the Senators have in mind here?
Perhaps they’d try the trade route first with Dallas. One proposed deal would look like this:
Dallas currently has $10.4m in cap space to sign Bourque, Bunting, Benn, and most notably, Jason Robertson.
Ottawa has $25m in cap space with no major unsigned player.
Does 9th overall, 25th overall, Zetterlund, Hensler get it done? pic.twitter.com/7lGZ3yvzAW
This hypothetical offer would have two of the Sens’ three first-rounders this year (#9 and #25, both acquired for Tkachuk) going to Dallas, in addition to highly touted American defenseman Logan Hensler, a 2025 first-rounder, and 26-year-old forward Fabian Zetterlund.
If the Senators are somehow able to pivot from Tkachuk to Robertson, some would argue that they come out ahead in the end. Is Robertson a better player than Tkachuk? It’s a valid debate. The Dallas forward has three 40-goal seasons in the past five years, and an iron-man mark of reliability. He’s played in every single one of the 82-game schedules over the last four seasons.
There’s still a lot that has to happen here first, however. The Stars have to concede that they cannot find a way to clear the cap space to get Robertson signed. Or that they just cannot come to terms with paying him north of $12M AAV.
Robertson finished this past season with 45 goals and 96 points. Tkachuk missed 22 games in the regular season, and finished with 22 goals and 59 points in 60 games, while handing out 162 hits.
It’s been a wild week of off-ice activity around the NHL since the Stanley Cup was handed out. And clearly, there’s much more to come in the days ahead.
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Wyndham Clark hugs his dad, Randall, and kisses his girlfriend, Emily Tanner, after winning the U.S. Open on June, 21, 2026Credit: Christian Petersen/GettyNEED TO KNOW
- Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open on June 21
- The 32-year-old celebrated his second U.S. Open win by kissing his girlfriend, Emily Tanner, and hugging his dad, Randall
- Clark also won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May
Winning the U.S. Open is twice as nice for 2026 champion Wyndham Clark.
On Sunday, June 21, the 32-year-old golfer captured his second U.S. Open win at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., three years after clinching his first major victory at the Los Angeles Country Club in 2023.
Clark, who entered Sunday’s final round atop the leaderboard, finished the weekend 4-under par, edging out the likes of Sam Burns, Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler, the latter of whom was competing for the career Grand Slam.
Wyndham Clark hugs his dad, Randall, on Father’s Day 2026 after winning the U.S. OpenCredit: Christian Petersen/Getty
Clark, ranked 34th in the world, celebrated Sunday with loved ones, including his dad, Randall, who surprised his son for the Father’s Day triumph after arriving on a red-eye flight in the morning, according to ESPN.
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In photos after his victory, Clark can be seen celebrating by kissing his girlfriend, Emily Tanner. The couple making their relationship Instagram official at The Masters in April.
Wyndham Clark and girlfiend Emily Tanner share a celebratory kiss on June 21, 2026Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty
Sunday’s win comes weeks after Clark took home the title at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he and Tanner also shared a celebratory kiss.
Rounding out the top three were Burns and Kim. Tied for fourth were J.T. Poston, Keith Mitchell and Scheffler, who entered this week's tournament as a four-time major victor, having won at the Masters twice (2022 and 2024), the PGA Championship (2025) and the British Open (2025).
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The NHL world has its first absolute stunner, its first blockbuster of the summer of 2026.
The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for the 9th overall pick, the 25th overall pick, and Florida's 2029 first-round pick, along with a 2027 second-round pick.
It's an absolute jaw-dropping, unbelievably stunning trade that came out nowhere.
The Atlantic Division gets completely upended, with the Panthers once again completely loading up for the 2027 Stanley Cup push.
The Boston Bruins, who own Florida's 2028 first, can only look away. That pick surely won't end up anywhere near the top 10, with Florida likelier to win the Stanley Cup again than have that pick fall down the board.
The Bruins will only feel heightened pressure to improve their team, with Florida vastly improved, while Ottawa will look to improve from the outside after stocking up on assets.
It’s the dream of college basketball players to hear their name called in the first round of the NBA draft. Only a handful of players get to experience that moment, though.
Even hearing your name in the second round is great, but the first round is best. So, it’s a bit nerve-wracking for players who are teetering between the first and second round to see where they might land.
Now, Spain’s Sergio de Larrea is inching his way into the first round of the 2026 NBA mocks. He’s barely making the cut, but he’s there, thanks to a strong showing.
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He decided to stay in the draft, which means that he knows he’s probably going in the first round or early second.
MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 21: Sergio de Larrea #3 of Team Spain and Dennis Schroder #17 of Team Germany in action during friendly match between Spain and Germany to preparation to Eurobasket ’25 at Movistar Arena on August 21, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)“Teams say de Larrea is open to remaining in Spain next season in the right situation, creating a stash option that could provide cap and roster relief for a first-round team,” Jeremy Woo of ESPN states in a mock draft with the player going to Dallas. “He measured officially at 6-foot-6 barefoot with a 6-9 wingspan, giving him massive dimensions for a ball handler, and is coming off a solid season in Spain, where he played a major part on a strong Valencia team and shot just under 40% from 3.”
My Analysis: What Makes Spain’s Sergio de Larrea a Good Fit for the MavericksDe Larrea isn’t going to blow anyone away with just his speed, and that’s probably the first thing scouts notice when they watch him. But he has a lot to offer. So, that’s okay.
He plays with a calm, deliberate pace and shows the kind of feel for the game that tends to age well. He doesn’t get tripped up by the defense. And he’s big. His size only adds to the appeal. Bigger guards who can help offense without needing to dominate possessions are always valuable, especially in today’s NBA.
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There is still room for growth, but the foundation for de Larrea is easy to see. For Dallas, the fit makes some sense.
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For four days during the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Wyndham Clark heard it.
Fans cheered his misses and heckled him. Some were removed from the grounds. On the fourth hole Sunday, a young fan yelled at him not to choke and was walked out by security.
Clark played one of the biggest rounds of his life as the player a New York gallery openly rooted against. The hostility was loud and the cheers for the players challenging him were louder.
Winning his second U.S. Open probably made the harsh comments a little easier. There were cheers when he hung on to win.
But it was clear that he is not well liked by golf fans at least.
"New York didn't really like me," Clark said at the trophy ceremony. "I love you guys.
"But I get it. Some of it's self deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I've said sorry multiple times, and I'm still sorry. So, hopefully, I can win you guys over eventually."
Clark said he understood why people would root for Scottie Scheffler. The reasons behind his treatment were not a mystery.
Wyndham Clark locker at OakmontThe clearest incident happened a year ago at this same championship. At the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont in Plum, Pennsylvania, Clark missed the cut by a single stroke then took his anger out on the locker room. The club banned him. To be reinstated, he had to pay for the damage, make a charitable contribution and complete anger management. He apologized in public, and he has kept apologizing since.
Not Wyndham Clark's first tantrumOne month before Oakmont, at the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Clark threw his driver after a poor tee shot on the 16th hole. The club struck a sponsor sign and knocked it down just a few feet from a flag attendant. He apologized for that one, too. Fans did not see a one-time slip. They saw a temper.
Wyndham Clark lightning rod on PGA TourClark has become one of the harder players in the game to root for. Golf Digest wrote during the week that arguably no PGA Tour player in good standing draws as much bad feeling. Clark doesn't seem to mind. Last week, at the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto, he wore a Team USA hockey sweater during a round, rubbing in the fact that they beat Canada in their own game. Hecklers yelled "Canada hates you," at him.
Sunday's US Open pile-onThe crowd wanted Scottie Scheffler, who was chasing a career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday. Fans sang Scheffler "Happy Birthday" on the first tee. Clark got a few shouts of his own name, but not much else that could be deemed positive or supportive.
It wasn't just the "don't choke," comment that made it obvious Clark was the villain. When his approach shot rolled off the green on the 12th hole, the crowd cheered gleefully. One guy even shouted out "Scottie!"
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why does everyone hate Wyndham Clark, even as he was winning US Open
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Jun. 21—MITCHELL — Three runs was the total margin of a Saturday night doubleheader, though twice the final scales tipped away from the Palace City Post 18 American Legion baseball team.
A late rally in the first game came up just short, as Post 18 fell to Rapid City Post 320 by scores of 5-4 and 10-8 at Drake Field.
Palace City and Post 320 were originally scheduled to play a three-game weekend series, with one game on Saturday night and a doubleheader on Sunday. Due to rain in the forecast, the doubleheader was moved up to Saturday evening, and the Sunday slate was canceled.
Trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, PCB loaded the bases with no outs. But following a Post 320 pitching change, the rally was halted. Jaxson Hartman delivered an RBI groundout to bring the score to 5-4 while putting the tying run at third base and the winning run at second with two outs. From there, a groundout ended the Post 18 threat and the game.
PCB was held to five hits in the contest, as Kaiden Allen had one hit and two runs batted in, and Canon Moller added another hit and scored twice. Carter McCormick worked two walks.
Ian Weber was tagged with the pitching loss, finishing with three strikeouts against two walks and five runs (three earned) allowed across 5 2/3 innings.
Max Speed and Anders Lockhart each had three hits for Post 320, which totaled 11 hits as a team. Burke Eschmeyer was the winning pitcher in a six-inning start.
A six-run fifth inning for the visitors proved pivotal in the second contest, as the Stars turned a 6-4 deficit into a 10-6 lead. PCB scratched across two runs in the sixth, but couldn't get any closer as Cole Jansen polished off a winning pitching effort in relief for Post 320.
McCormick, Hartman and Weber all notched two hits for Post 18, and the latter pair was joined by Moller with two RBIs apiece. McCormick came around to score three runs.
Jacob Ebert was credited with the pitching loss in a 4 2/3-inning start, though just two of the 10 runs scored against him were earned, as PCB was undone by three errors. Quinton Wilson provided 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.
Four Stars had multiple hits, led by Speed with two hits, including a home run, and two RBIs to add to his total. Laken Uttecht also had two hits and two RBIs.
Palace City Post 18 (9-10) is on the road Tuesday to take on Harrisburg Gold in a doubleheader.
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It's well known that the Minnesota Wild are trying to make a big splash this offseason.
Apparently, they were in on Brady Tkachuk. But in the end, it was the Florida Panthers who pulled off a blockbuster trade for the Ottawa Senators star instead.
The Wild were in on it, though -- that much seems pretty sure.
The Athletic's Michael Russo reported as much on X shortly after the deal was reported:
"Can confirm (Wild) were on Brady Tkachuk’s list submitted to Ottawa a few weeks ago. Wild made a huge offer, so I think at end of day Brady made decision to go to Florida."
That's a fascinating angle here.
Tkachuk had control with a no-trade clause, so if he didn't want to go somewhere, he didn't have to.
Minnesota wouldn't have necessarily been a bad destination from a competitiveness standpoint. The Wild are a very talented team, and they just reached the second round of the postseason.
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The Wild were always going to have a disadvantage, though -- they don't have Tkachuk's brother on their team.
When the Panthers became an option, it was likely easy for Tkachuk to point the Senators in that direction. His brother, Matthew, plays for Florida.
It's obviously got to be a dream come true for the Tkachuk brothers to play together.
It's just too bad for Minnesota, which likely had a strong case otherwise. They just couldn't outdo the opportunity for the brothers to be united in the NHL.
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