Fans Ejected for Heckling Wyndham Clark During U.S. Open Final Round
Several spectators were removed from Shinnecock Hills after shouting at Wyndham Clark during the final round of the U.S. Open, where his six-shot lead narrowed to a single stroke.
Spectators at Shinnecock Hills were asked to leave the course on Sunday after they shouted at Wyndham Clark while he attempted to protect a six-stroke lead in the final round of the U.S. Open. NBC reported that a fan was ejected for yelling “Don’t choke Wyndham!” before Clark’s tee shot on the fourth hole, and another was removed after shouting “Get in the bunker!” at the golfer.
According to on-site observers, some fans also cheered when Clark’s shots missed their intended targets, including a bunker shot that landed off the cart path and a chip that rolled back down the hill. Clark managed to save par on the bunker hole but faced continued criticism from the crowd.
Clark entered the round with a six-shot advantage, but his lead shrank to a single stroke after a three-over round. He previously won the U.S. Open in 2023 and has since faced scrutiny for a 2022 incident at Oakmont where he damaged historic lockers after missing the cut, leading to a temporary ban until restitution was made.
“I’ve gotten a lot of grief since last year, rightfully so. The thing that’s unfortunate is that’s not who I am… I’m hoping I can win back the fans that I had, or some new fans,” Clark said after his round.
The golfer’s performance and the crowd’s reaction highlight ongoing tension between Clark and a segment of the fan base as he seeks to secure a second major title.