Despite the Long Island crowd rooting aggressively against him all day Clark’s scrambling and par-saving ability allowed him to hold off a baying gallery and Sam Burns.
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Rory McIlroy Says Shinnecock Hills ‘Won the Battle’ as He Falls Short at 2026 US Open
McIlroy acknowledged the course’s brutality after finishing well down the leaderboard saying the notoriously tough venue exposed weaknesses in his game this week.
US Open 2026 — Shinnecock Hills Won Every Battle Except the One Against Wyndham Clark
A deep dive into how the notoriously brutal course punished the field while Clark’s superior scrambling and putting under pressure held off Sam Burns.