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Wyndham Clark chases another US Open title barring another Sunday surprise at Shinnecock
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Two winners could emerge at the U.S. Open barring any Sunday surprises at Shinnecock Hills.That starts with Wyndham Clark, who went into the final round with a six-shot lead. No one has ever lost a 54-hole lead that large in U.S. Open history, and the last time anyone failed to win this major wit...
Key takeaway No one has ever lost a 54-hole lead that large in U.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For golf enthusiasts in Tomball , the U.S. Open's outcome at Shinnecock Hills is a reminder that the sport is alive and well in the Houston area. While Shinnecock Hills is far from Tomball, the city's own golf courses and country clubs offer a similar challenge to local golfers. The USGA's approach to course management, aiming for a natural progression of difficulty, is also relevant to golf course maintenance in Tomball, where courses must balance playability with the region's unpredictable weather. As Wyndham Clark chases another U.S. Open title, local golfers in Tomball can appreciate the skill and strategy required to excel in major tournaments, and perhaps draw inspiration for their own games at home. The city's golf community will likely be watching closely to see if Clark can hold on to his lead and make history at Shinnecock Hills.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two winners could emerge at the U.S. Open barring any Sunday surprises at Shinnecock Hills.That starts with Wyndham Clark, who went into the final round with a six-shot lead. No one has ever lost a 54-hole lead that large in U.S. Open history, and the last time anyone failed to win this major wit...
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