Windham Clark, US Open golf champion

American golfer Wyndham Clark was announced this Sunday US Open championthe third ‘major’ of the season, in the last dramatic day at times at The Los Angeles Country Club, where he held the lead against Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland achieve the biggest victory in his career. Spain’s Jon Rahm finished in the top 10; Sergio Garcia, 27.

Clark started as the leader on the final day along with Rickie Fowler finishing a blowout (+5) in a week that began with the best card in tournament history (-8). Denver player with four years on the PGA and a best finish of 75th in his six Grand Slams so far they have had to deal with world-class players and a pitch that has saved its best for last.

That’s right, the 29-year-old American endured the pursuit of number one, his compatriot Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy who was very forgiving with suffering and didn’t press when Clark suffered the most. Two bogeys after a birdie on hole 14 left the leader in a delicate situation, but with only a birdie on hole 1, McIlroy did not surpass the tour in Los Angeles give yourself a chance.

The field of Hollywood stars had the ending of the movie for Clarkbetween greens fast and heavy, and heavy flags protected by bunkers and fescue. An open outcome until the last ‘putt’ of the tournament, on the 18th hole Clark faced with a putt ahead. The American regained consciousness green by two shots to win and He did not fail with the 70 signed by both McIlroy and Scheffler.

Clark’s celebration was a celebration of liberation, from the stress and glory of the Home Open. After winning the Wells Fargo Championship in May, his first victory, The American made a big success in Los Angeles in a sudden ruption that he dedicated to his mother who died nine years ago. For his part, McIlroy lost a good chance to win a major again nine years later.

As for Spanish golfers, Jon Rahm rounded out the top 10 with his best day of the week, 65 hits. A good finish for the Masters champion to try and get back to cruising speed in the upcoming tournaments. Meanwhile, Sergio García eventually made par for the course, unlucky in a bogey of 18 and +2, but regular after all to finish 27th.