The US Open winner will soon be crowned after days of stellar golf at Shinnecock Hills
The US Open is reaching fever pitch and a major champion will soon be crowned. American Wyndham Clark leads the way heading into the final round.
Shinnecock Hills has been a worthy adversary this week as the golfing elite take to its treacherous greens and whilst a few stars have managed to stay below par, Clark has prospered.
The 32-year-old opened by shooting an incredible 64, which included five birdies and an eagle. Rounds of 69 and 70 followed and he leads the chasing pack heading into the final day.
But Clark has not been so impressed with the atmosphere in New York. Elsewhere, Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from yet another event as Mirror Sport brings you the latest from the world of golf.
Wyndham Clark’s complaint
The US Open title might be in touching distance for Clark but the American has still lamented the atmosphere in Southampton, New York, this week.
“It was kind of unfortunate that we’re finishing in the dark and people weren’t really out there because there were some obviously key, big moments, and it did kind of get a little flat,” said Clark on Saturday.
“Hopefully tomorrow [Sunday] there’s a bunch of fans and stuff, but for me, it’s still really important, and I still felt the moment. It’s just maybe unfortunate that there weren’t all the people there.”
Rory McIlroy to skip another event
McIlroy is one of many at the US Open who enter the final round with a score above par, as he sits on three-over, though the prospect of adding to his major title tally is out of reach.
But after this event, he will take a break as he has opted to skip the upcoming Travelers Championship. This event takes place next week at its usual venue of TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
The Travelers is the last signature event of this PGA season and it will be the third tournament of this kind that McIlroy has skipped this campaign. Some players would be fined or penalised for bypassing such events and failing to meet the Tour’s 15-event minimum over the course of a season.
But McIlroy is exempt because he is a lifetime PGA Tour member. This is thanks to his 30 circuit wins. He will have played in five of the eight signature events held this term.
His withdrawal is not unexpected, though, as the World No. 2 has already indicated plans to reduce his tournament schedule while staying committed to achieving more victories. He said in 2025: “I just played way too much last year. I want to be home more. I want to be a little more rested and fresh for bigger events.”
