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Clark Leads From Start To Finish, Capturing Second US Open Title

Wyndham Clark has lead from start to finish to capture a second US Open in four years on Father’s Day at Shinneock Hill.

Clark posted a shaky closing 73 but managing to hold on and win by shot on four-under par.

Fellow American Sam Burns, who was on the practice range in case of a play-off, posted a 67 to finish runner-up at three unde

South Korean Tom Kim celebrated his 24th birthday signing for a 70 to be third at one-under.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler also celebrated his 31st birthday rounding off his quest with a bogey-laden 71 to be among three players ending the week at level par.

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Clark leads from start to finish to be handed the gleaming for a second occasion in four years

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“Pretty amazing,” said Clark.

“This is unreal, to be honest. Oh my gosh, my putter kept me in. It was a grind the last two or three days as I was in some sketchy spots.”

For Clark, the victory represented much more than another trophy. It marked the culmination of a journey that included career highs, personal struggles and strong public criticism post his infamous meltdown at last year’s championship that led to him receiving a ban from the Pennsylvania club until he underwent anger management therapy and paid for the repairs to the ancient lockers he damaged.

And there was many questions about whether he could ever return to championship form.

Signs of a resurgence appeared earlier this season. In May, Clark fired a final-round 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, his fourth PGA Tour victory. The performance was a reminder that the talent which made him a major champion had never disappeared.

Still, few expected what happened at Shinnecock Hills. Clark seized control of the championship from the opening round, firing a brilliant 64 to grab the lead. He never looked back. By the end of Saturday, he held a six-shot advantage, the largest 54-hole lead at a U.S. Open since Rory McIlroy entered the final round with an eight-shot edge in 2011.