Southampton, New YorkAP —
Wyndham Clark proved to be even tougher than Shinnecock Hills in the U.S. Open with four pivotal par saves in a five-hole stretch and a majestic 3-wood to 4 feet that set up the only eagle all week on the par-5 16th hole. Each shot stretched his lead over Scottie Scheffler and everyone else.
All the while, Clark couldn’t help but notice thousands of fans leaving the course Saturday evening and the grandstands no longer full.
Perhaps they were trying to catch the train. Or maybe they sensed this U.S. Open was over.
Even with a bogey on the final hole that gave Clark an even-par 70, he left Shinnecock Hills with a six-shot lead going into Sunday.
