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Wyndham Clark reflected on winning what was his second US Open with an emotional message filled with reflection and appreciation.
Clark went wire-to-wire at Shinnecock Hills to become the 24th player to win at least two US Opens in their career after beating fellow player Sam Burns by one shot. The 32-year-old’s first US Open title came in 2023 at Los Angeles Country Club, another one-shot victory where he got the best of runner-up Rory McIlroy.
“I’m not sure I’ve found the words yet. To be honest, last year wasn’t filled with many highlights. There were a lot more questions than answers, a lot more frustration than celebration, and plenty of moments that tested my belief in myself,” Clark’s note on X began.
Wyndham Clark of the United States looks on after winning the 126th US OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 21, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
WYNDHAM CLARK SHOULD NOT BE LOVED, BUT HE SHOULD BE RESPECTED AFTER US OPEN TRIUMPH AT SHINNECOCK
“This game can be incredibly humbling. It doesn’t owe you anything and sometimes all you can do is keep showing up and trust that the work will pay off in the end. That’s why this week means so much. Thank you to the fans for making this championship what it is. New York crowds are passionate, honest and demanding. Whether you were never created by a mood or will never push you and you will never push you. of us to compete at our best.
“Thank you to the USGA, the members of Shinnecock Hills, the volunteers and everyone behind the scenes who made this week so special. This venue is everything a US Open should be and I am incredibly honored to have my name associated with it forever.
“To my team, family, friends and sponsors, thank you for staying in my corner through the tough stretches. Thank you for believing in me on the days when it wasn’t easy to believe. This trophy means more because of the road it took to get here. The setbacks, the doubt and the hard days all make this moment that much sweeter. I will never forget this week and how it feels here as an open place in the United States, and like this week. Forever grateful.”
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NEW YORK GOLF FANS DESERVE TO BE CALLED OUT, SAM BURNS HAS GOOD ADVICE, WYNDHAM CLARK’S BEST SHOT AT SHINNECOCK
Wyndham Clark celebrates with his caddy, David Pelekoudas, on the 18th green during the final round of the 126th US Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 21, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
Clark was far from the fan favorite during Sunday’s final round at Shinnecock. The majority of fans on the Long Island, New York property seemed to gravitate toward the Colorado native with countless shouts for his golf ball to find bunkers and minor roars after each of his five bogeys in the final round.
Wyndham Clark celebrates with his girlfriend Emily Tanner after winning the 126th US Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. (Tracy Wilcox/PGA Tour)
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Clark made a few public mistakes during the 2025 PGA Tour season. During the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship, he threw his driver through a billboard behind a tee box. A month later after missing the cut at Oakmont in the 2025 US Open, he tore apart two lockers inside the clubhouse and was barred from the historic club for the following days.
