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SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Wyndham Clark of the United States follows his shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 20, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Wyndham Clark had just won the second US Open of his career, but the golfer was self aware enough to realize that the crowd was not rooting for him at Shinnecock Hills. Clark pointed to an incident last year where the golfer trashed the locker room at Oakmont as a major reason why the crowd was against him at the US Open.

The 2-time major winner issued another apology in the minutes following his US Open win. Clark admitted that the tepid reception was “self-deserved” amid recent behavior.

“New York didn’t really like me — I love you guys,” Clark noted, per NBC Los Angeles. “But I get it. Some of it’s self-deserved.

“I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over eventually.”

Here’s what you need to know about Clark’s US Open win.

Wyndham Clark Claims US Open Crowd Rooted for Scottie Scheffler

Another factor in the crowd’s potential lukewarm response to Clark was Scottie Scheffler’s push to achieve the career Grand Slam. Scheffler only needs a US Open win to join Rory McIlroy and other stars in making rare golf history by winning all four majors.

Clark admitted that Scheffler’s late push likely also contributed to the crowd’s lack of a response.

“I get it — they were rooting for Scottie,” Clark added. “Grand Slams only happen a few times. He’s going to get it. He’s the best player in the world. But today it’s my day.”