{"id":15519650,"date":"2023-06-19T12:35:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T16:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&p=15519650"},"modified":"2023-06-19T12:35:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T16:35:42","slug":"seen-heard-inside-day-7-us-open","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/news\/seen-heard-inside-day-7-us-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyndham’s triumph, Rickie’s enduring sportsmanship | Inside Day 7 at the U.S. Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/em>Welcome to GOLF.com\u2019s new \u201cSeen & Heard<\/a>\u201d video series, where we\u2019ll endeavor to give you an inside look at golf\u2019s biggest events through the eyes and ears of our onsite crew. On deck this week: The 2023 U.S. Open<\/a> at Los Angeles Country Club. Let\u2019s go!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICYMI: More questions than answers, Scottie tries a new Scotty | Inside Day 1 at the U.S. Open<\/a>
ICYMI: Homa\u2019s reaction, LACC\u2019s quirks, Reggie Bush\u2019s pick to win | Inside Day 2 at the U.S. Open<\/a>
ICYMI: Phil Mickelson arrives, Jon Rahm gets a chipping lesson | Inside Day 3 at the U.S. Open<\/a>
ICYMI: Record-setting rounds, Stefan Schauffele\u2019s prediction | Inside Day 4 at the U.S. Open<\/a>
ICYMI: LACC shows some teeth, Rory and Rickie get ready for battle | Inside Day 5 at the U.S. Open<\/a>
ICYMI: Behind the scenes with Rickie, Rory and Wyndham | Inside Day 6 at the U.S. Open<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the final-round contenders prepared for their afternoon tee times, GOLF’s Sean Zak made a prophetic call as Wyndham Clark warmed up in relative isolation on the putting green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“People forget [Clark] has actually been one of the 15 best golfers this year,” Zak said. “He could totally fall and live up to everyone’s expectations. Or he could rise, and like, freak us all out. What is Wyndham Clark actually capable of?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turns out: an epic, U.S. Open-winning performance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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“I feel like I belong on this stage,” Clark said in the aftermath of his one-shot triumph over Rory McIlroy. “Even two, three years ago when people didn’t know who I was, I felt like I could still play and compete against the best players in the world. And I feel like I’ve been on a great trajectory to get to this place.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rickie Fowler, who led or co-led the championship for all three rounds, showcased his enduring sportsmanship yet again, as he congratulated Clark and stuck around to sign autographs in the dark after suffering yet another close call in a major championship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Open golf, man. There’s truly nothing like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All class from @RickieFowler<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/0zzYzspSOz<\/a><\/p>— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) June 19, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>