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The champion they didn’t want: inside Wyndham Clark’s lonely US Open coronation
The major winner has rebuilt both his swing and confidence and learned to function without the approval of the masses
TL;DR
- Wyndham Clark won his second US Open, holding a significant lead after the third round.
- The crowd reaction during the final rounds was notably muted and later became hostile, with spectators seemingly rooting against him.
- Clark has spent the past year rebuilding his game and reputation following past incidents, including locker room damage and public displays of frustration.
- He worked with a sports psychologist and a swing instructor to regain confidence and form.
- Despite the lack of crowd support, Clark successfully defended his lead against strong competitors, demonstrating his resilience.
- The article suggests that Clark has learned to perform and succeed independently of public approval.