Wyndham Clark held off a late surge to claim his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday. The 32‑year‑old opened with a six‑stroke lead, posted a 3‑over 73 in the final round and finished one stroke ahead of Sam Burns. Clark became the ninth wire‑to‑wire champion in the tournament’s history. A year after his Oakmont locker controversy, Clark silenced critics.

Clark’s lead evaporated on the back‑nine as Burns birdied 16 and pressed the 17th. A three‑putt bogey on 17 left Clark with a one‑stroke margin, but he steadied with a 52‑foot approach on 18 and sank the winning putt from inches. Burns posted a 3‑under 67 to finish second. Tom Kim, who qualified after falling to 141st, rounded out the podium with a one‑under 70.

The victory marked Clark’s second win in just six U.S. Open starts, a pace matched only by legends John McDermott, Walter Hagen and Ernie Els, per Elias Sports Bureau. The win came despite vocal opposition from fans, including an ejection for heckling. With the title, Clark joins an elite group and solidifies his standing among the game’s modern contenders.