Clark edges Burns in brutal finish; Scheffler’s Slam bid stalls at Shinnecock
Wyndham Clark survives a Sunday dogfight at Shinnecock Hills to claim his second US Open, while Scottie Scheffler’s Grand Slam chase hits a wall on the treacherous Long Island rough.
Wyndham Clark survived a pressure-packed final round at Shinnecock Hills to secure his second US Open title, beating Sam Burns by a single stroke with a closing 73. Clark’s two-over total of 282 was enough to claim the trophy on a course that punished every misstep. Sam Burns, chasing his first major, finished runner-up at 283 after a resilient Sunday charge that included a bogey-free 68.
Clark’s victory came down to nerve and precision, with the defending champion grinding out pars and timely birdies when it mattered most. His final-round 73 was the highest winning score in the US Open since 2013, underscoring the brutal setup Shinnecock Hills delivered in 2025. Burns, who had never finished better than T-12 in a major, nearly pulled off the upset before a late bogey at the 16th turned the tide.
