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Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!”He quieted them with a 52-foot putt to tap-in range for his second U.S. Open title in four years, avoiding the wo...
Key takeaway ”He quieted them with a 52-foot putt to tap-in range for his second U.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For golf fans in Pearland , Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win may have been a surprise, given the crowd's clear preference for other contenders. The backlash against Clark, fueled by past incidents and comments, is a reminder that golfers are not just competing against each other, but also against public perception. In a community like Pearland, where sports and family events are a big part of the local culture, the idea of a golfer being booed on Father's Day is particularly notable. As Clark acknowledged, his past actions may have contributed to the negative sentiment, but it's also possible that the crowd's reaction was influenced by the desire to see a more dramatic finish or a historic achievement like Scottie Scheffler's career Grand Slam. Regardless, Clark's ability to quiet the crowd with his impressive putt is a testament to his skill and mental toughness under pressure.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!”He quieted them with a 52-foot putt to tap-in range for his second U.S. Open title in four years, avoiding the wo...
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