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Wyndham Clark Rory Mcloy

n the final day of the 123rd U.S. Open held at the and humbled by it," Clark said.
Orestored Los Angeles Country Club, designed by George Ricky Fowler, who has five PGA Tour victories under his
C. Thomas Jr. and hosting its first U.S. Open since 1948, belt, had his sights set on his first major victory in this
tournament but finished tied for 5th place with a 5-over
emerging players stole the spotlight. Wyndham Clark, in
75, totaling 5-under 275, alongside Tommy Fleetwood and
his third U.S. Open appearance, showcased a remarkable
Im Min-woo.
performance, securing his first major victory with a one-
World-ranked No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, also struggled for
stroke lead, despite previously missing the cut and finishing
most of the day but finished strong with a 70 to secure 3rd
joint 75th in his six previous major appearances.
place.
The 29-year-old Denver native displayed a resilient
As Clark completed a tap-in par on the 18th hole, officially
determination akin to a seasoned veteran, carding an
declaring his victory, he was immediately embraced by
even-par 70 on the final day to finish with a total score of
his sister, Kristin, and younger brother, Brendan. Clark's
10-under 270, surpassing world-ranked No. 3 Rory McIlroy.
father, Randall, a former professional tennis player, was
This marked Clark's second victory on the PGA Tour,
also present to witness the match. However, one person
following his first win at the Wells Fargo Championship
was absent from the celebration, Clark's beloved mother,
last month.
Liz Tevney, who passed away from breast cancer at the age
"It's like a dream, just like my first win at the Wells Fargo
of 55 in 2013. Clark said, "What I really wanted was for
Championship. This victory feels surreal. It hasn't sunk in
my mom to be here, to hug her and celebrate with her.
yet. I got emotional walking down the 18th hole, and then
But I know she's proud of me." The battle with cancer
at the moment of closure. The past five to six weeks have
involving Clark's mother made him contemplate giving
been truly memorable. I feel blessed to be standing here
up golf during his time at Oklahoma State University, but
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