The U.S. Open was not without controversy this year.
Thousands of fans flocked to Shinnecock on Long Island, to watch Wyndham Clark take home his second major championship win.
But Clark was on the receiving end of some nasty chants and remarks, as fans really wanted someone else to win.
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“New York didn’t really like me. I love you guys, but, you know, I get it,” he said post-round.
“Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret. I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over eventually. But I get it, they root for Scottie. Grand Slams only happen a few times. He’s going to get it. He’s the best player in the world, but today it’s my day.”
Jun 19, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Fans look on during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images© Pamela Smith-Imagn Images
Golf Channel’s Eamon Lynch is fed up with the fans on Long Island, New York.
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In fact, he wants the New York area barred from hosting all major tournaments moving forward.
Golf analyst rips Long Island fans
“Long Island golf fans are a stain on the game of golf,” Lynch ranted Monday morning, per Awful Announcing. “That’s what we saw at Bethpage, it’s what we see every single time we go to Long Island.”
He believes it’s specific to Long Island, too.
“It happens on Long Island every single time,” Lynch added. “Long Island fans are a particularly hardcore bunch. And what we saw at Bethpage last year – I’ve argued on this show that the PGA of America is supposed to go back to Bethpage in 2033 with the PGA Championship. That should not happen. These people do not deserve a major championship out there because we have now gotten to this era where it is so repetitive, so predictable as a component.”
Does he have a point?
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