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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
In the Houston area, where golf is a popular pastime, Wyndham Clark's victory at the US Open is likely to resonate with local golf enthusiasts. The fact that Clark was able to overcome the hostile crowd and his own mistakes to win the tournament will be seen as a testament to his skill and determination. For Magnolia residents who follow golf, Clark's win may be a topic of discussion at local golf courses and country clubs, with some likely to admire his ability to perform under pressure and others to criticize his past behavior. The reaction of the crowd at Shinnecock Hills, which was rooting against Clark, may also spark debate about sportsmanship and the role of fans in golf tournaments. As the news of Clark's win spreads throughout Montgomery County, it will be interesting to see how local golf fans respond to his victory and whether it will have any impact on the local golf community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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