Rory McIlroy became honest about a breach of golf etiquette. While Wyndham Clark was on the 18th hole, sealing his remarkable victory at the US Open, McIlroy secretly hoped his opponent would stumble. In an interview with Golf Digest, McIlroy admitted, “You don’t want to root for anyone to fail, but you’re really hoping for a three-putt. You want to somehow force a playoff and keep your chances alive.” It’s a natural instinct, one that most golfers in McIlroy’s position would feel but probably not admit to. McIlroy further explained, “At that moment, your only allegiance is to yourself. You’re rooting for your own success and silently hoping for your competitors to make a mistake or give you a glimmer of hope.” McIlroy confessed that he wanted Wyndham Clark to three-putt the 18th hole at the US Open.
Wyndham Clark ultimately finished the tournament at 10-under par, just one stroke ahead of McIlroy, securing his first major win. McIlroy, who hasn’t won a major since 2014, had already completed his round and was waiting in the clubhouse when Clark approached the green. Clark’s victory came a decade after he lost his mother, Lisa, to breast cancer at the age of 55. Reflecting on this emotional triumph, Clark stated, “I know my mom is proud of me. I wish she could be here to celebrate with me. All I want is to hug her and share this moment together. But I know she’s proud. My mom was always positive and motivated me. When I was little, she called me ‘Winner’ and encouraged me to always play big.”
Rickie Fowler, who was paired with Clark during the tournament, expressed his heartfelt congratulations. According to USA Today, Fowler said, “I congratulated him and told him how proud I am of him. Then, in private, I whispered to him that his mom was watching over him and would be incredibly proud.”
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