Scheffler refuses to answer Clark question after | Golf News

After addressing one question about the spectators at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Scottie Scheffler made it clear he wished to focus on the rest.

The 30-year-old completed in a tie for fourth with Sam Burns difficult Clark and securing runner-up. Throughout the day, the spectators have been firmly behind Scheffler. However, the assist for him prolonged into classless heckling toward Clark.

“I mean, the crowd was tough today,” he said, “I mean, New Yorkers, they are tough people. There was a good turnout from the fans. You like seeing the fans cheer for you. 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. That felt a bit much to me.”

“Get in the bunker,” could possibly be heard coming from the gang during the whole remaining spherical after Clark’s tee pictures and errors from the winner have been often cheered. However, Scheffler did not need to increase any additional on the subject and dismissed future questions.

“Guys, I’m not going to sit here and talk about fans the whole time. Sorry,” he said flatly. “I’m a big proponent of controlling what I can control on the golf course. Like I said, you know, you like it when fans are cheering for you. I think when fans start to cheer against other players, albeit in a respectful manner, I think when it gets too far is when you have people screaming in guys’ swings. That didn’t happen today.”

Clark secured another U.S. Open title, yet spectators struggled to embrace the second after the 32-year-old destroyed the locker room at Oakmont last 12 months, having claimed a wire-to-wire victory this 12 months at Shinnecock. “But that’s as much as I want to elaborate,” said Scheffler.

“You can keep asking the questions if you want. I don’t think I’m going to have much better for you than that. If you want to talk about golf, I’m happy to talk about golf.” Clark himself responded to the hostility following his victory, addressing the gang immediately.

“New York did not actually like me. I really like you guys,” said Clark following the spherical. But I get it. Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unlucky issues last 12 months that I actually remorse, and I’ve been sorry a number of instances and I’m still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over finally.”