At US Open, Wyndham Clark Proves He Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be a Winner
Clark survived a six-shot final-round lead and beat Sam Burns by one stroke to claim his second U.S. Open title.
- On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Wyndham Clark won the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, claiming a record $4.5 million prize from a $22.5 million total purse.
- This victory marks the second U.S. Open title in four years for Clark, surpassing the $4.3 million J.J. Spaun earned as 2025 champion.
- Runner-Up Sam Burns received $2.43 million, while professionals who missed the cut at Shinnecock received $10,000 each.
- Booing and cheering for bad shots defined the final round; Clark noted, "fans kind of boo against your shots or cheer for bad shots."
- Nearly $38 million in total career on-course earnings now belongs to the 32-year-old champion after his second major victory at the storied Southampton venue.
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