There’s a great probability you may not have identified Wyndham Clark just a few weeks in the past, even in case you did comply with golf. Every week in the past, he was a journeyman professional with solely a single PGA Tour victory beneath his belt.

That each one modified when Clark triumphed at Los Angeles Nation Membership for his first main title.

In case you didn’t know a lot about Clark earlier than, you’re positive to be taught a bit of one thing concerning the latest U.S. Open winner. Listed here are 13 issues to know concerning the 29-year-old.

1. His mom intoduced him to the sport

Clark’s mom, Lise, launched him to the sport when he was simply 3 years outdated by taking him to a driving vary. After he completed his first bucket of balls, he needed one other. Twenty-six years later, that funding appears to have paid off.

2. He has well-known pals

Clark isn’t the one completed athlete from his hometown of Highlands Ranch, Colo. He went to highschool at Valor Christian Excessive Faculty with NFL all-pro working again Christian McCaffrey, graduating within the class of 2012.

3. He practically stop golf

When Clark was in faculty, his mom handed away from breast most cancers. The loss made him think about giving up the sport. As an alternative, he transferred from Oklahoma State to the College of Oregon for a change of surroundings. Whereas competing for the Geese, he gained the 2017 Pac-12 Championship and was named Participant of the Yr.

4. He’s making his colleges proud

Whereas Clark didn’t graduate from Oklahoma State, he’s the primary main winner from the varsity since Bob Tway in 1986. He’s additionally the primary main winner to play for the College of Oregon.

5. He’s acquired big-time wins

Two months in the past, Clark had by no means gained knowledgeable occasion. That modified on the Wells Fargo Championship the place he bested a few of the high gamers within the recreation for his first Tour win. A month later, he added to his resume with a win at Los Angeles Nation Membership.

Jack Hirsh

Golf.com Editor

Jack Hirsh is an assistant editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State College, incomes levels in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his highschool golf staff and nonetheless *tries* to stay aggressive in native amateurs. Earlier than becoming a member of GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but additionally producing, anchoring and even presenting the climate. He might be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.