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Clark holds off McIlroy to capture maiden major at US Open

American Wyndham Clark celebrates his first major victory at the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club

LOS ANGELES – Wyndham Clark held his nerve to card an even-par 70 on Sunday to win the 123rd US Open, capturing his first major title and denying four-time major winner Rory McIlroy his first in nine years.

Clark, whose previous best finish in six prior major starts was a tie for 75th, shrugged off two late bogeys, closing with a pair of confident pars to seal the victory with a 10-under par total of 270 at Los Angeles Country Club.

That was good enough for a one-shot win over McIlroy, who also closed with a 70. World number one Scottie Scheffler also carded an even par final round to finish third on 273.

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