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Denver Nuggets and U.S. Open Champion

Wyndham Clark, the U.S. Open champion, had the opportunity to sit courtside and watch the Denver Nuggets take on the New York Knicks in Denver. The Nuggets emerged victorious with a 113-100 win over the Knicks. Clark, who hails from Denver, received special treatment from his hometown team and even had the chance to meet Nuggets star DeAndre Jordan before the game. A photo was taken of Clark holding the U.S. Open trophy next to the Naismith Trophy, which the Nuggets won last year as the franchise's first NBA championship.

Clark's Golfing Achievements

Wyndham Clark has been enjoying a successful career in golf. Currently ranked fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking and second in the FedExCup, Clark's talent is undeniable. He secured a victory at this year's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after an impressive course-record 60 at Pebble Beach. In addition, he has finished as the runner-up in the past two PGA TOUR events, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Clark's golfing journey began in Denver, where he attended Valor Christian High School. He won his first high school state title as a sophomore and clinched victory in the championship as a senior with impressive scores of 64-64.

Early Success in Golf

Even at a young age, Clark showcased his exceptional golfing skills. At the age of 15, he won the 2009 Colorado Junior Stroke Play Championship by a staggering 11 strokes. The following year, he became the youngest winner of the CGA Stroke Play Championship since 1971. Clark continued to make a name for himself in college, winning the Pac-12 Championship in 2016 while playing for the University of Oregon. His success at Boulder Country Club, the same location where he won the CGA Stroke Play Championship, further solidified his golfing prowess.