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Clark holds nerve to win US Open by one stroke

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Wyndham Clark won the US Open by one stroke, becoming the first wire-to-wire winner since 2014.
  • He held a six-shot lead entering the final round but struggled on the front nine, carding a 3-over 73.
  • Sam Burns mounted a strong challenge, finishing second after missing a birdie putt on the final hole that could have tied him.

Wyndham Clark narrowly avoided a historic collapse to secure his second US Open title, holding off a spirited charge from Sam Burns. Clark began the final round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with a commanding six-shot lead, a position not seen since Martin Kaymer in 2014.

Wyndham Clark held on to record a one-stroke victory at the US Open.

— Article TextSummary of the article's main outcome.

However, the 2023 champion faltered on the front nine, struggling with his drives and finding the fairway infrequently. Despite early mistakes, Clark managed to card a 3-over 73 to finish at 4-under par for the tournament.

Clark began the final round with a six-shot lead before claiming his second US Open win.

— Article TextDetails about Clark's performance and history in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Sam Burns, who started the day seven shots back, delivered a thrilling performance. He carded a 3-under 67, coming agonizingly close to forcing a tie with a missed birdie putt on the 18th hole. Burns's near-comeback captivated the gallery and added significant drama to the final round.

Sam Burns was second on the leaderboard after a spirited challenge in the final round.

— Article TextInformation about the runner-up's performance.

Other notable contenders included Tom Kim of South Korea, who finished third at 1-under. World number one Scottie Scheffler, aiming to complete the career Grand Slam, never seriously contended in the final round, finishing at even-par alongside JT Poston and Keith Mitchell. The day's best rounds were 66s from Ludvig Åberg and Joaquín Niemann.

Wyndham Clark was on the edge of the greatest collapse in US Open history, but held his nerve to claim a one-stroke victory ahead of fellow American Sam Burns.

— Article TextDescribes the dramatic tension of the final round.
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