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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Wyndham Robert Clark |
| Born | December 9, 1993 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | 172 lb |
| Residence | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Oklahoma State University University of Oregon |
| Turned professional | 2017 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 1) |
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| The Masters Tournament | CUT: 2024 |
| U.S. Open | Won: 2023 |
| The Open Championship | T33: 2023 |
| PGA Championship | T75: 2021 |
Wyndham Robert Clark (born December 9, 1993) is an American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour, which is a top golf tour. In 2023, he won his first big PGA Tour event, the Wells Fargo Championship. The next month, he won his first major championship, the U.S. Open.
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Wyndham Clark's Early Golf Years
Wyndham Clark grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He went to Valor Christian High School. There, he was classmates with NFL player Christian McCaffrey. In high school, Wyndham won the Colorado state golf championship twice. He was also named player of the year in 2011.
He started college at Oklahoma State University in 2012. He did well in tournaments, like tying for ninth at the 2013 U.S. Amateur. Later, in 2016, he moved to the University of Oregon. While at Oregon, he won the Pac-12 conference championship. He was also named GolfWeek Player of the Year. Wyndham finished college in 2017 with a degree in business.
Wyndham Clark's Professional Golf Career
Wyndham Clark turned professional in 2017. He played on the Web.com Tour (now called the Korn Ferry Tour). This tour helps golfers qualify for the PGA Tour. He played well and earned his spot on the PGA Tour for the 2018–19 season.
First Big Wins on the PGA Tour
In 2020, Clark almost won the Bermuda Championship. He lost in a playoff to another golfer, Brian Gay. This showed he was getting closer to a win.
In May 2023, Wyndham Clark got his first PGA Tour victory. He won the Wells Fargo Championship. He played great and beat Xander Schauffele by four shots. This was a huge moment in his career.
Winning the U.S. Open Major
Just one month later, on June 18, 2023, Clark achieved something even bigger. He won the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. He beat famous golfer Rory McIlroy by just one shot. Winning the U.S. Open is a major championship, one of the biggest events in golf. This was only his seventh time playing in a major tournament. He earned $3.6 million for this win.
Playing for Team USA
From September to October 2023, Clark played in the 2023 Ryder Cup. This is a team competition between the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. team lost to the European team that year. Clark played in three matches, winning one, losing one, and tying one.
In February 2024, Clark won another big tournament. He won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. He shot a career-low score of 60 in one round. The tournament was cut short due to bad weather, but he still won by one shot.
Wyndham Clark's Life Outside Golf
Wyndham Clark is a Christian. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. His father, Randall Clark, used to be a professional tennis player. His mother, Lise Thenevet Clark, won the 1981 Miss New Mexico USA pageant. She sadly passed away from breast cancer when Wyndham was in college.
Amateur Wins
- 2009 Colorado State Championship
- 2011 Colorado State Championship
- 2017 Pac-12 Championship
Professional Wins
Wyndham Clark has won 3 professional tournaments.
PGA Tour Wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
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| 1 | May 7, 2023 | Wells Fargo Championship | 67-67-63-68=265 | −19 | 4 strokes |  Xander Schauffele |
| 2 | Jun 18, 2023 | U.S. Open | 64-67-69-70=270 | −10 | 1 stroke |  Rory McIlroy |
| 3 | Feb 4, 2024 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | 72-67-60=199* | −17 | 1 stroke |  Ludvig Åberg |
*Note: The 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am was shortened to 54 holes due to weather.
Major Championship Wins
Wyndham Clark has won one major championship.
| Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
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| 2023 | U.S. Open | Tied for lead | −10 (64-67-69-70=270) | 1 stroke | Rory McIlroy |
Team Appearances for the U.S.
Wyndham Clark has represented the United States in team golf events.
As an Amateur
- Palmer Cup: 2014
As a Professional
- Ryder Cup: 2023
- Presidents Cup: 2024 (winners)
