Clark wins U.S. Open as lead holds in final round

What's happened

Wyndham Clark has won the U.S. Open by one shot, finishing 4-under 276 after leading most of the final round. Sam Burns narrowly misses a comeback, with Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. Keith Mitchell sets a record for four even-par rounds. Joaquin Niemann makes a stirring comeback to finish seventh and earn a spot in Pebble Beach.

What's behind the headline?

Analysis

• Wyndham Clark secures a historic win, becoming the ninth player to win the U.S. Open after leading outright after all four rounds.
• Burns, Kim and Scheffler rally but fall just short, highlighting how a big lead in majors remains precarious.
• Keith Mitchell’s achievement shows the depth of consistency this U.S. Open demanded, even as the field battled a difficult course.
• Niemann’s comeback story adds drama to the week and ensures a strong finish for next year’s Pebble Beach entry.
• The final round emphasizes how patience and course management can trump raw gains in the closing holes.

How we got here

Clark entered the final round with a six-shot edge and held off late charges from Burns and Kim. The event marks another high-profile major victory for Clark after a season of steady play, with Scheffler and Grillo among the late movers in the weekend.

Our analysis

AP News coverage highlights the final standings and notable moments, including Clark’s closing performance and Niemann’s comeback. The Guardian provides additional context on Korda’s US Women’s Open win, showing contrasting stories on the same weekend in golf.

Go deeper

• Will Clark’s win affect his Ryder Cup chances?
• Did the course conditions decide the outcome for the contenders?
• What does Niemann’s finish mean for his status next year?

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