Scheffler Says Shinnecock Crowd Crossed Line During Clark's U.S. Open Win

Scottie Scheffler said the crowd at Shinnecock Hills went beyond normal cheering during the final round of the U.S. Open. He described cheers that followed balls rolling off greens as excessive and said the atmosphere was not suited to every player.

Scheffler played alongside Clark on Sunday and watched the 32-year-old withstand repeated heckling to claim the title. He praised Clark's composure under the pressure and called him a deserving champion.

"The crowd was tough today.

I mean, New Yorkers, they are tough people," Scheffler said after the round. "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. " Scheffler added that he could not control fan behavior and noted that he has faced both supportive and hostile crowds during his career.

He said the experience showed Clark's mental strength.

Clark acknowledged at the trophy ceremony that New York fans had reason to feel the way they did. He said some of the reaction was self-deserved and expressed regret for past actions. "I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I've said sorry multiple times, and I'm still sorry," Clark said.

" Security removed at least one spectator after the fan shouted at Clark on the fourth hole. Clark finished the round to secure his second U.S. Open victory.

Scheffler said small details prevented him from closing the gap on Clark and completing the career Grand Slam. He described the outcome as the result of minor execution issues rather than any single decisive mistake.