Wyndham Clark wins the 2026 U.S. Open, earning his second major title. Multiple outlets report that Clark attributes a major part of his turnaround to equipment changes, specifically switching to a new Ping putter. According to the reports, Clark’s 2026 season starts poorly, with him losing strokes on the greens in six of his first eight starts. After that stretch, he makes the putter change, which he first tests and begins using after the Masters. As he approaches the end of the season, the putter move is presented as a key factor in improving his performance on the greens. One source focuses on the “new Ping putter” Clark credits for the victory, while another highlights his earlier slump and the timing of the switch as he moves toward contention. Together, the coverage portrays the putter change as a central element in Clark’s shift from struggling on approach and putting surfaces to playing well enough to claim the championship. Details in the articles emphasize the equipment and the sequence of events leading into the U.S. Open final.