'Polar opposite': Wyndham Clark on fan U-turn after hostile U.S. Open

What a difference a week makes for Wyndham Clark.

After being subjected to relentless heckling during his victorious U.S. Open campaign, the American admits the reception he has received at this week's Travelers Championship has been a welcome change.

Clark, who claimed his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills last Sunday, revealed fans at TPC River Highlands have been cheering him on rather than jeering him.

Speaking after a third-round 65 moved him to 13-under par and into a tie for fifth, Clark claimed he has appreciated the dramatic shift in atmosphere.

"Honestly, just coming here the whole week, everyone has been polar opposite of last week," Clark said.

"Everyone has been so nice. They're rooting for me, cheering for me. Just a lot of genuine pulling for me.

"That's probably been the nicest thing - just the reprieve or the difference between last week."

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Clark endured sustained verbal abuse throughout last week's U.S. Open, particularly during the final round, with many spectators continuing to voice their disapproval over his locker room outburst at Oakmont during the 2025 championship.

The 32-year-old had repeatedly apologised for damaging lockers in frustration over the past year, but many fans appeared unwilling to move on.

Despite the hostile atmosphere, Clark kept his composure to secure his second U.S. Open title, adding to the major he won at Los Angeles Country Club in 2023.

The reaction from spectators prompted widespread debate across the golfing world, with many players, analysts and fans believing sections of the gallery crossed the line.

One week later, Clark has experienced a complete turnaround.

The world number eight has carried his major-winning form into the Travelers Championship and heads into the final round at 13-under par, albeit seven shots behind leader Viktor Hovland, who holds a one-shot advantage over world number one Scottie Scheffler.

For Clark, however, the biggest difference this week has not been on the leaderboard, but in the galleries.