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Golf-Clark holds off McIlroy to win U.S. Open for first major title
2023.06.18 22:43
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© Reuters. Jun 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Wyndham Clark tees off on the thirteenth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -American Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open by one shot over Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday to claim his first major title.
Clark sank a short par putt on 18 to finish the championship on 10-under par 270 behind an impressive display of power and precision.
World number one Scottie Scheffler was third at seven under while overnight co-leader Rickie Fowler faded early and had to settle for a share of fifth.