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Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to win US Open for first major title

In the city of stars, Wyndham Clark had his own script in mind in the U.S. Open. “Even two, three years ago when people didn’t know who I was, I felt like I could still play and compete against the best players in the world.” He won in only his seventh start in a major — his previous best was …

LOS ANGELES — From his electric opening-round 62 to his neon-orange Sunday ensemble, Rickie Fowler showed off just about everything during the 123rd U.S. Open that once made him one of the most compelling figures in golf. After 18 holes alongside eventual champion Wyndham Clark, Fowler ended up five shots back with the worst final round among the top 19 …

Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open

LOS ANGELES — In the city of stars, Wyndham Clark had his own script in mind in the U.S. Open. That’s where Clark delivered clutch saves, a signature shot that gave him control and the steady nerves to hold off McIlroy and become a major champion. “Even two, three years ago when people didn’t know who I was, I felt …

Rickie Fowler, Wyndham Clark tied atop US Open leaderboard

Rickie Fowler wasn’t about to dwell on one hole at the end of the third round of the U.S. Open. Fowler put together a steady stretch before a three-putt bogey on the last hole on Saturday, dropping him into a tie with Wyndham Clark going into the final round. Fowler shot even-par 70, but Clark’s 69 allowed him to pull …

In the dark: Wyndham Clark criticizes late start for US Open’s 3rd round

LOS ANGELES — Call him a traditionalist, but Wyndham Clark thinks professional golf is better in the daylight. The U.S. Open co-leader criticized NBC’s decision to put Saturday’s third round in a late broadcast window that forced the final competitors to finish their rounds around sunset. Visibility at Los Angeles Country Club was poor for the final hour of play, …

Russell Henley ties lowest 36-hole this season to lead at Wyndham Championship

Russell Henley shot a 6-under 64 on Friday to open a four-stroke lead halfway through the Wyndham Championship. It was a good day for Sabbatini, Piercy and Rose, all of who began the week outside the 125-man postseason cutoff but have played themselves into next week's Northern Trust with 36 holes to go. “I’m not in a position where I’m …

Wyndham Championship: Last chance for Fowler, others to make PGA Tour playoffs

Rickie Fowler gets a final chance to keep his season going at the Wyndham Championship this week. The last of Fowler's five wins came in 2019 and his only top-10 finish this season was a tie for eighth at the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island in May. “It’s been a bummer that I’ve been kicking this long, but we’re still …

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