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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 Tomball News
For Tomball residents who follow golf, Wyndham Clark's recent US Open win may have sparked interesting conversations about the sport's fan culture. While Clark's victory was notable for quieting a crowd that seemed to be rooting against him, it also raises questions about how local golf enthusiasts perceive players who have been involved in controversies. In the Houston area, where golf is a popular recreational activity, fans may be discussing Clark's past behavior and how it affected their perception of him as a player. The fact that Clark was able to overcome the hostile crowd and win his second US Open title in four years may also be seen as a testament to his skill and determination, and could inspire local golfers to focus on their own game and perseverance.
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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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