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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
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Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
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Left-leaningCenter-leftWyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
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Right-leaningWyndham Clark triumphs over Shinnecock, opponents and fans to win second U.S. Open
Toronto SunMixed
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)HighWyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
As of June 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday.
The headline split The left frames it as "Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open". The right frames it as "Wyndham Clark triumphs over Shinnecock, opponents and fans to win second U.S. Open".
Match confidence High confidence. 30 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
30 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceModerate
73/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftWyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
ABC News · Center-left · News report
CenterWyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightWyndham Clark triumphs over Shinnecock, opponents and fans to win second U.S. Open
Toronto Sun · Right · News report
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Jun 22, 3:00 AM
Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!”
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Japan TimesNews report · Jun 22, 1:36 AM
Wyndham Clark hangs on in final round for wire-to-wire win at U.S. Open
Clark became only the ninth true wire-to-wire U.S. Open winner as he kept the outright lead following all four rounds to pick up the title for a second time.
CenterMostly Factual
Manila BulletinNews report · Jun 22, 1:04 AM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse, holds on to win US Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark couldn't remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut...
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ABC NewsNews report · Jun 22, 12:51 AM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
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Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined
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KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)News report · Jun 22, 12:45 AM
Former Duck Wyndham Clark wins US Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark couldn't remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut...
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Santa Fe New MexicanNews report · Jun 22, 12:45 AM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark held his nerve against Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that wanted anyone but him to win.
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Toronto SunNews report · Jun 22, 12:22 AM
Wyndham Clark triumphs over Shinnecock, opponents and fans to win second U.S. Open
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Clark shot 73 to finish at 4-under par and win his second U.S. Open by a single shot over Sam Burns (67).
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ABC News AustraliaNews report · Jun 21, 11:30 PM
Clark avoids mammoth collapse to win US Open
Wyndham Clark holds his nerve to claim a one-stroke victory, as he lifts the US Open trophy for the second time in his career.
CenterHigh
The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jun 21, 11:27 PM
Wyndham Clark says second US Open win is ‘redemption’
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Fox NewsNews report · Jun 21, 11:23 PM
Wyndham Clark survives hostile crowd and Sam Burns charge to win second US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Wyndham Clark wins the 2025 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, becoming a two-time champion after holding off Sam Burns in a dramatic final round.
Center-leftMostly Factual
CBS News - USNews report · Jun 21, 11:07 PM
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jun 21, 11:07 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined.
CenterHigh
WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
CenterHigh
WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 21, 11:02 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead in the U.S. Open quickly shrank to one after just five holes on Sunday
Center-rightMostly Factual
Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jun 21, 11:01 PM
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse, holds on to win U.S. Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — On the edge of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history, Wyndham Clark held his nerve against a charge by Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that never gave him...
Center-leftMostly Factual
Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Jun 21, 10:58 PM
Wyndham Clark holds on for wire-to-wire win at U.S. Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Wyndham Clark couldn't remember being in a darker place. He was publicly reviled for a moment of petulance when he smashed a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut in t...
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The Sun (US)News report · Jun 21, 10:49 PM
Who was Wyndham Clark’s mum Lise?
WYNDHAM CLARK paid tribute to his mother after winning the 123rd US Open on June 2023. The late Lise Clark had introduced her PGA star son to the game of golf when he was younger and made a...
Details73/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 30 sources
73/99 Wording GapHigh confidence30 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 30 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Jun 21, 10:49 PM: The Sun (US) joined the source map.
Jun 21, 10:58 PM: Chicago Sun-Times joined the source map.
Jun 21, 11:01 PM: Pittsburgh Tribune Review joined the source map.
Jun 21, 11:02 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 73/99 and story health is stable · 30 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.