Source: BroBible
Summary
Wyndham Clark won the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, despite being heckled by the crowd. He had prepared himself for the hostility by intentionally antagonizing fans at the RBC Canadian Open the week before. Clark says he used the negative reaction as fuel for his victory. He was paired with fan favorite Scottie Scheffler in the final round, and the crowd’s behavior was described as crossing the line. Clark handled the situation with class and emerged victorious, earning a $4.5 million payday.
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The habit gets a new name.
Wyndham Clark’s US Open win was fueled by the crowd’s hostility. He prepped for the negativity by antagonizing Canadians at the RBC Canadian Open. Clark’s sports psychologist walked off the course due to the hate. He used his haters as motivation and quieted the crowd at Shinnecock Hills. He’s grown accustomed to being the villain and has embraced his role. Clark’s temper has caused fans to turn against him, but he’s learned to use it as fuel for his game. He’s the master of using hate to his advantage, and it’s become his new superpower.
Being a villain has never been more profitable.
Author: Evan Null
