Wyndham Clark's 'good-luck charm' drawing attention during U.S. Open victory

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>Wyndham Clark wasn't the only person generating attention during his winning week at the U.S. Open. As Clark marched toward his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, fans watching the galleries repeatedly spotted a familiar face following him around the course: his girlfriend, Emily Tanner.

>Tanner has become a regular presence at Clark's biggest events in recent months, and her appearance during another major championship victory quickly became a talking point among golf fans on social media.

>The timing has only added to the intrigue. Since publicly revealing their relationship earlier this year, Clark has played some of the best golf of his career. After ending a lengthy winless drought at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May, Clark followed it up with a dominant performance at Shinnecock Hills, where he captured the second major championship of his career.

>Not surprisingly, many fans have started referring to Tanner as Clark's "good-luck charm."

>Emily's Instagram

Emily Tanner has become a familiar face on the PGA TourWhile some golf fans may be just learning about Tanner, she has built a sizable following of her own. The Michigan native and Michigan State graduate has amassed more than 730,000 followers on Instagram while building a career as a model, influencer and entrepreneur.

>Tanner is also the co-founder of Over Social Agency, a California-based marketing and influencer company that specializes in beauty, fashion, health and wellness brands. Before entering the influencer world, Tanner studied public health at Michigan State and worked in healthcare-related positions while attending college.

>Her growing social media presence eventually opened doors in the modeling and marketing industries, helping her establish a successful career outside of sports.

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Relationship became public at the MastersAlthough the exact timeline of their relationship remains unclear, Clark and Tanner officially went public during Masters week in April. Tanner caddied for Clark during the traditional Par 3 Contest at Augusta National, and the two were photographed together throughout the week.

>That appearance immediately generated interest among golf fans, especially as Clark began showing signs that his game was returning to championship form. The relationship became even more notable after Clark referred to Tanner as his "good-luck charm" while discussing their time together.

>A few weeks later, Clark snapped a winless streak by capturing the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Now he has followed that victory with another U.S. Open trophy.

A memorable week for Clark on and off the courseThe spotlight understandably belonged to Clark after he became a two-time U.S. Open champion. The 32-year-old navigated one of golf's toughest tests at Shinnecock Hills and added another major title to a résumé that continues to grow. But throughout the week, Tanner was never far away.

>She walked alongside the galleries, celebrated key moments and was there to witness one of the biggest victories of Clark's career. For golf fans, it was another reminder that major championship moments often become shared experiences. And for Clark, his latest U.S. Open victory gave even more weight to the nickname he gave Tanner just a few months ago.

>If winning a PGA Tour event and then a major championship counts as good luck, it's easy to understand why he might believe it.

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