Wyndham Clark’s adversity at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday has been amplified — both on the course and in the gallery.
NBC reported that hecklers were removed by police for shouting at the 2023 U.S. Open winner during his final round.
Clark began the day with a six-shot lead but saw it wilt to a single stroke at one point on the front nine. He was two clear of Sam Burns after opening his back nine with a birdie on the par-4 10th.
Fans could be heard shouting, “Get in the bunker!” multiple times during the broadcast after Clark would hit. The Long Island crowd was also in playing competitor Scottie Scheffler’s corner, serenading him with “Happy Birthday” on the first tee box to set the day’s tone.
Dating back to last year’s Ryder Cup, this is the second time in 10 months where rowdiness from a New York golf crowd has teetered on the point of ugliness.
