Wyndham Clark wins US Open title despite hostile crowd, Clark's second major win

Wyndham Clark has won the US Open title, his second major win, after holding off Sam Burns by one shot at Shinnecock Hills. Clark, who had a six-shot lead after three days, showed frailty early in round four but managed to overcome the challenge of a hostile home crowd.

Clark's Victory

Clark's victory came a year after he was banned by Oakmont Country Club, the host of last year's US Open, after he damaged a locker in anger. Clark said, 'New York didn't really like me... Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret.' Despite the crowd's hostility, Clark managed to hold on to his lead and win the title. World number one Scottie Scheffler, who was playing alongside Clark, said, 'The crowd was tough. New Yorkers are tough people... It shows a lot about Wyndham, how he handled not only this golf course but the crowd as well and he is a well-deserving champion.'

Hostile Crowd

The crowd at Shinnecock Hills was hostile towards Clark, with some spectators cheering when he played bad shots and booing when he played good ones. Clark's playing partner, Scottie Scheffler, and former European Solheim Cup stalwart Mel Reid, both commented on the strange atmosphere. Reid said, 'That cannot have been easy for him... Not only are you trying to win the US Open with a big lead, but when your home crowd are against you.' Sky Sports Golf's Nick Dougherty believes the hostility Clark faced was a reflection of modern society, where social media can resurface past incidents and comments.