Wyndham Clark fires sensational 60 to end two-year title drought at CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Wyndham Clark fires sensational 60 to end two-year title drought at CJ Cup Byron Nelson

The 2023 US Open champion carded an 11-under-par round featuring nine birdies and an eagle in a flawless display at TPC Craig Ranch near Dallas, finishing the tournament at 30-under 254.

Clark's extraordinary closing charge secured a three-shot victory over South Korea's Kim Si-woo, while world number one Scottie Scheffler finished third after a bogey-free 65 left him on 259.

It marked Clark's fourth PGA Tour triumph and his first since winning at Pebble Beach in 2024.

The performance also completed a notable turnaround for Clark after a difficult stretch over the past year. Following a missed cut at last year's US Open at Oakmont, Clark made headlines after damaging a locker in frustration - an incident that resulted in anger management therapy, repayment for damages and a charitable contribution to avoid a future ban from the venue.

"What happened last year at Oakmont wasn't the greatest thing," Clark said.

"The greatest thing about having a downfall like that is the comeback and today feels really special after having a really tough year and grinding it out."

Clark birdied four of his opening six holes, before unleashing a devastating late surge that overwhelmed the field.

He ignited his charge with a birdie barrage over the closing stretch, playing his final eight holes in seven-under par to chase down overnight leader Kim, who had started the day with a two-shot advantage.

A brilliant eagle at the par-five 12th proved the turning point after Clark reached the green in two and converted a 15-foot putt. He then drained a huge birdie putt from nearly 45 feet at the 15th, added another birdie at the 17th from 12 feet, and closed with one more at the last to seal the title in style.

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