Discover how Sahith Theegala, Akshay Bhatia, and Aaron Rai made history at the US Open, becoming the first trio of Indian-origin golfers to finish inside the top-20.
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Key PointsSahith Theegala achieved his best-ever US Open finish, tying for 11th place.Akshay Bhatia secured an impressive tied-17th finish at the major tournament.Aaron Rai, the PGA Championship winner, also tied for 11th, contributing to a historic performance.This marks the first time three golfers of Indian origin finished in the top-20 at the US Open.Wyndham Clark successfully defended his lead to win his second US Open title.
Sahith Theegala produced his best-ever finish at the US Open as three golfers of Indian origin ended inside the top-20 at Shinnecock Hills. Wyndham Clark held off a relentless final-round challenge to capture his second U.S. Open title.
Indian-Origin Golfers Make History At US Open
Theegala, and Akshay Bhatia had a memorable week. Theegala finished tied-11th at two-over-par after a closing 73, while Bhatia capped another impressive major performance with a final-round 70 to finish tied-17th. Aaron Rai, the reigning PGA Championship winner, shared the 11th place, rallying after a slow start to the week. This marked the first time three players of Indian origin have finished inside the top-20 at the U.S. Open.
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At the top, Clark completed a remarkable wire-to-wire victory despite seeing his six-shot overnight lead shrink to a single stroke early in the final round.
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