U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark holds on to pick up first major championship

Wyndham Clark fended off Rory McIlroy to win the U.S. Open on Sunday night in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Wyndham Clark is officially a major champion.

After just picking up his inaugural PGA Tour win last month in North Carolina, Clark held on and fended off Rory McIlroy at the Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday night to officially win the U.S. Open.

Clark, who started the day with a share of the lead with Rickie Fowler, posted an even-par 70 to take the one-shot win after making a two-putt par at the final green. McIlroy also shot an even par on the day, and finished just a shot back in his quest for a major title after nearly a decade without one.

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Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark is officially a U.S. Open champion. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)