Hecklers can’t stop Clark triumph

SOUTHAMPTON – Wyndham Clark found his measure of redemption for smashing a locker at last year’s US Open by winning this year’s edition, but after merciless heckling he fears becoming the PGA Tour’s villain.

Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, withstood taunts from New York fans to fire a three-over par 73 and grab a one-stroke victory over fellow American Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills for a second major title.

“The first one was amazing and this one seems even better,” Clark said. “Especially after such a sour taste last year in this championship, to have some redemption and win this again is almost surreal.”

Clark has repeatedly apologized for damaging the locker at Oakmont after missing the cut last year.

“I sure hope it closes the door on it,” Clark said. “I’ll probably always get (hecklers), but I hope I don’t become the heel of the PGA.”

Clark recalled the aftermath the incident as his darkest time, never dreaming he would win the US Open a year after.