Clark beats Burns on closing holes of dramatic US Open

Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open on June 16, 2024, securing his second major championship title after a close contest with Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills. Clark carded a final round of 70, finishing one stroke ahead of Burns, who had led for much of the back nine. The victory marked Clark's first major win since his breakthrough at the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Burns, seeking his maiden major, faltered on the 17th hole with a bogey after leading by two shots with three holes to play. Clark capitalized with a crucial birdie on the 16th and a par on the 18th to seal the win. The championship, held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for the fifth time, saw challenging conditions throughout the weekend, with winds gusting up to 25 miles per hour on Sunday.