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Long before he smashed the locker, won a single trophy or had any inkling he'd play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament.So, perhaps it's only right that for Clark to sew up his latest, sweetest triumph, he had to rescue himself from a potentially history making collapse and do it in front of a New York crowd that, for the most part, came out to Long Island to watch him fail. Clark's second U.S. Open victory will be remembered as the one where he handled Shinnecock Hills and somehow salvaged a final-round Sunday that saw a six-shot lead at the start dwindle to a single, precious stroke by the end. It will also be remembered for the cheers when he missed shots, and for a winning, tap-in putt on the 18th green that was greeted with an awkward dribble of applause a strange reaction, especially given the hills Clark has had to climb to become a champion,.We've dealt with his anger issues since he was that high," said Clark's father, Randall, explaining the journey as he held his hand about hip high. "It's because golf is not a game of perfection. And he wants to be perfect."Clark, 32, was open about his struggles at his last U.S. Open victory in 2023, explaining his mother's death 10 years earlier had left a scar and that the rage came out most viscerally in the aftermath of missed golf shots. His felt like a simple tale about overcoming obstacles and personal growth. But that journey is never truly finished. His demons came back into full view a year ago when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut at the U.S. Open. He has since apologized and the suits at Oakmont, appalled at first, have moved on, as well. The fans in New York clearly haven't. It made for an awkward stroll across the course Sunday, where Clark was paired with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler.Scheffler, trying to complete the career Grand Slam, likely would've been a fan favorite against anyone. No problem there, he said, but even he found himself cringing at the cheers ringing out when Clark missed shots, which happened a lot on a front nine in which he shot 38 and saw his lead shrink to one. You like seeing the fans cheer for you, Scheffler said. I think sometimes it can get a little too much when, you know, balls are kind of going off greens and you start hearing cheers. That felt a bit much to me.Clark's winning moment came on No. 16. Nursing the one-shot lead, he teed off into the deep fescue a horrendous lie, according to caddie-turned-TV analyst Jim Bones Mackay. Clark made it look better than that, lashing into the fairway, then hitting an 8-iron that straightened out along the back of the green. He nailed the 30-foot birdie putt his longest make of the day to give himself a two-shot lead over Sam Burns with two holes to play. About a half-hour later, Clark two-putted from 50 feet on 18 to become a two-time winner instead of the player to blow the biggest 54-hole lead in U.S. Open history. The two-putt was reminiscent of the way he wrapped up his win three years ago at Los Angeles Country Club.So much has changed since then.Its been part of every question in every interview for the last 12 months," his dad said of the constant rehashing of the locker incident, all of which Clark has handled with patience. "I do think it's gone on too long. In response to Oakmont, Clark has paid for the repairs to the locker. He has given money to charity and participated in anger-management courses. He did not feel much love on Long Island.A little disappointing, said Randall Clark, who took a red-eye flight from Denver to be there for the win. At the same time, he's a warrior. He 'bowed up and said Im going to figure this out and still get through.' It's too bad. We've seen this before in the New York area with the Ryder Cup."But this was no Ryder Cup, the likes of which was marred by unruly behavior from the New York fans last year at Bethpage. Clark conceded he heard it all and concluded, man, they definitely don't want me to win.Its pretty rare in an open championship, or a major, to have fans kind of boo against your shots or cheer for bad shots, he said. All he could do, though, was turn to his caddie and laugh, especially when they heard from one of those rare fans who were actually pulling for him.Now, the question is will this show of grit in the face of adversity give Clark a fresh start? Or will it always be about the locker and some meltdown lurking around every corner? I sure hope it closes the door on it, he said. "I figured in my mind that this would maybe be the last time just because its one year removed. Ill probably always get (those questions). But I hope I dont become the heel of the PGA.I guess if I am, any press is good press, right?___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Long before he smashed the locker, won a single trophy or had any inkling he'd play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament.So, perhaps it's only right that for Clark to sew up his latest, sweetest triumph, he had to rescue himself from a potentially history making collapse and do it in front of a New York crowd that, for the most part, came out to Long Island to watch him fail. Clark's second U.S. Open victory will be remembered as the one where he handled Shinnecock Hills and somehow salvaged a final-round Sunday that saw a six-shot lead at the start dwindle to a single, precious stroke by the end. It will also be remembered for the cheers when he missed shots, and for a winning, tap-in putt on the 18th green that was greeted with an awkward dribble of applause a strange reaction, especially given the hills Clark has had to climb to become a champion,.We've dealt with his anger issues since he was that high," said Clark's father, Randall, explaining the journey as he held his hand about hip high. "It's because golf is not a game of perfection. And he wants to be perfect."Clark, 32, was open about his struggles at his last U.S. Open victory in 2023, explaining his mother's death 10 years earlier had left a scar and that the rage came out most viscerally in the aftermath of missed golf shots. His felt like a simple tale about overcoming obstacles and personal growth. But that journey is never truly finished. His demons came back into full view a year ago when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut at the U.S. Open. He has since apologized and the suits at Oakmont, appalled at first, have moved on, as well. The fans in New York clearly haven't. It made for an awkward stroll across the course Sunday, where Clark was paired with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler.Scheffler, trying to complete the career Grand Slam, likely would've been a fan favorite against anyone. No problem there, he said, but even he found himself cringing at the cheers ringing out when Clark missed shots, which happened a lot on a front nine in which he shot 38 and saw his lead shrink to one. You like seeing the fans cheer for you, Scheffler said. I think sometimes it can get a little too much when, you know, balls are kind of going off greens and you start hearing cheers. That felt a bit much to me.Clark's winning moment came on No. 16. Nursing the one-shot lead, he teed off into the deep fescue a horrendous lie, according to caddie-turned-TV analyst Jim Bones Mackay. Clark made it look better than that, lashing into the fairway, then hitting an 8-iron that straightened out along the back of the green. He nailed the 30-foot birdie putt his longest make of the day to give himself a two-shot lead over Sam Burns with two holes to play. About a half-hour later, Clark two-putted from 50 feet on 18 to become a two-time winner instead of the player to blow the biggest 54-hole lead in U.S. Open history. The two-putt was reminiscent of the way he wrapped up his win three years ago at Los Angeles Country Club.So much has changed since then.Its been part of every question in every interview for the last 12 months," his dad said of the constant rehashing of the locker incident, all of which Clark has handled with patience. "I do think it's gone on too long. In response to Oakmont, Clark has paid for the repairs to the locker. He has given money to charity and participated in anger-management courses. He did not feel much love on Long Island.A little disappointing, said Randall Clark, who took a red-eye flight from Denver to be there for the win. At the same time, he's a warrior. He 'bowed up and said Im going to figure this out and still get through.' It's too bad. We've seen this before in the New York area with the Ryder Cup."But this was no Ryder Cup, the likes of which was marred by unruly behavior from the New York fans last year at Bethpage. Clark conceded he heard it all and concluded, man, they definitely don't want me to win.Its pretty rare in an open championship, or a major, to have fans kind of boo against your shots or cheer for bad shots, he said. All he could do, though, was turn to his caddie and laugh, especially when they heard from one of those rare fans who were actually pulling for him.Now, the question is will this show of grit in the face of adversity give Clark a fresh start? Or will it always be about the locker and some meltdown lurking around every corner? I sure hope it closes the door on it, he said. "I figured in my mind that this would maybe be the last time just because its one year removed. Ill probably always get (those questions). But I hope I dont become the heel of the PGA.I guess if I am, any press is good press, right?___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Alan Brazil has shared some positive news about his recovery, revealing he's hoping to be back on talkSPORT Breakfast by the end of July or August.The 67-year-old presenter appeared on Hawksbee & Jacobs on Monday to give listeners an update following his life-saving surgery.Speaking from Suffolk, Brazil sounded in good spirits, saying: "I'm very good!"He admitted he's been taking it easy during his time off, enjoying the beautiful weather and doing "the odd little walk out.""I'm getting there, I'm getting better," the former Scotland forward explained, adding that he feels "very lucky" and "very happy."Brazil's appearance on the show comes after he previously revealed that his heart stopped during the transplant operation, leaving him feeling "lucky to be alive."The former footballer has been off air for several weeks while he recovers from the procedure.And it turns out his time away from the microphone has been rather enjoyable."It's a great time if you're not working, to be watching sport on telly, it's brilliant!" he said.With the US Open golf recently wrapped up, football on the box, and Wimbledon plus the British Grand Prix on the horizon, Brazil certainly isn't short of entertainment during his recuperation.Despite his positive outlook, Brazil revealed there are still some medical concerns being looked into.He's currently being treated at Cambridge, where doctors are investigating a recurring fluid issue."There's one or two little issues I've got still," he explained. "They're working on it, trying to find out what it is, it's basically fluid which keeps coming back."Brazil was quick to rule out one potential cause, confirming: "It's not me drinking because that's gone."The presenter had nothing but praise for the NHS staff caring for him, describing Cambridge as "a wonderful place" while acknowledging the challenges they face being "overworked, understaffed, underfunded."Seeing it first-hand, Brazil said the work NHS staff do is "frightening" in terms of how impressive it is, adding: "I'm in good hands."One lingering side effect from his operation has been difficulty sleeping, though the presenter has found a silver lining."After the operation I had, I'm struggling to sleep," he admitted, joking that watching Scotland play has been "perfect" for his late nights."Normally I'd be saying, 'I can't wait until 1am,' and now I can't wait for it!"Looking ahead, Brazil promised listeners: "I will be back soon to pester you two," referring to Hawksbee and Jacobs.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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