American golfer Wyndham Clark was overcome with emotion as he sunk his final putt to secure his first major victory at the US Open. The 29-year-old dominated the Los Angeles Country Club over the course of four days, finishing with an impressive 10-under score and fending off four-time major winner Rory McIlroy. McIlroy’s drought between major wins now stands at 3295 days, and his next opportunity to claim a victory will be at the British Open in July. Clark’s win held a special significance for him, as he lost his mother to breast cancer when he was just 19 years old. In his acceptance speech, Clark tearfully expressed that he felt his mother’s presence watching over him during the tournament. He revealed that his late mother’s advice to “play big” and use his platform to inspire others motivated him throughout the tournament. Clark hopes to honor his mother’s memory and inspire others through his performance on the golf course. Rickie Fowler, who led for most of the tournament, had a disappointing final round that dashed his hopes of a maiden major title. Australian golfer Cameron Smith also had a strong performance, finishing in fourth place with an impressive 6-under score. Another Australian, Min Woo Lee, impressed with a fifth-place finish at 5-under. The US Open provided an exciting display of golf, and Clark’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career.
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