Wyndham Clark won the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills with a one-stroke victory over world number one Scottie Scheffler on June 21, 2026 [1, 2]. Clark entered the final round with a six-shot lead at seven under par through 54 holes [3, 4, 5]. Despite facing a mid-round challenge that cut his lead from six to one by the turn, Clark held on by making crucial birdie and par saves [1, 2].

During the third round, Clark eagled the par-five 16th hole, boosting his position atop the leaderboard [6, 7, 4, 2]. He credited lessons from his 2023 US Open win and a new mindset for his composure under pressure. "I’ve just gotten a lot better at going, ‘OK, now I have this shot, this is the new challenge, embrace it,’" Clark said [4].

Clark’s win completed a strong comeback from a 2025 locker room incident at Oakmont where he faced a ban and anger management therapy. "I've gotten a lot of grief since last year, rightfully so. The thing that's unfortunate is that's not who I am," he said [8]. He added, "I'm just going to keep approaching it the same way. If I go through my process and hit the shots I know I can hit, I like my chances" [7].

Scottie Scheffler, a four-time major winner and the top-ranked player, finished a stroke behind after struggling with the course’s difficult windy conditions [7, 4, 5, 1, 2]. Scheffler noted, "With the amount of pitch you have on the greens, playing in the wind is extremely difficult, and judging speed on putts when the wind is blowing that hard can be challenging as well" [9]. Rory McIlroy also struggled in the wind, finishing three over par and out of contention [10, 9, 5].

The US Open's first round started June 18 but was suspended due to darkness and fog, contributing to challenging conditions that affected multiple players [10]. The cut was set at four over par, with 67 professionals and five amateurs advancing to the weekend rounds [11].

Clark summed up his experience saying, "I get to play with one of the best players in the world on one of the best courses in the world in one of the best championships, so it’s a dream come true" [4].

The tournament concluded on June 21, 2026, with Clark securing his second major title and cementing his comeback after a difficult year.