Obama’s ‘Player-to-Coach’ Shift Faces Criticism from Clay Travis

Former President Barack Obama’s recent announcement about transitioning from an active role in the Democratic Party to a more advisory position has sparked backlash from Outkick founder Clay Travis. During a discussion with Sean Hannity, Travis highlighted Obama’s unsuccessful endorsements of Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris. With a touch of humor, he suggested that Obama’s lack of effective leadership could, perhaps jokingly, make him a “double agent” for the Republican Party.

Windham Clark’s Victory at the 2026 U.S. Open

Windham Clark entered Sunday at the 2026 U.S. Open with a commanding six-shot lead, and it seemed like victory was almost guaranteed. However, his drive on the par-5 16th landed in the thick fescue, making things look precarious. Commentator Jim “Bones” McKay remarked that Clark’s situation was “terrible.” Many believed that salvaging a par would be a stretch. Surpriseingly, Clark managed to advance the ball almost 180 yards back onto the fairway, hit the green with his third shot, and then finished with a birdie putt, ultimately securing his second U.S. Open win.

Starting the final round comfortably ahead of his competitors, Clark was the clear favorite to lift the trophy. Until that point, luck seemed to be on his side. Commentators often pointed out the fortunate breaks he seemed to get, especially whenever he hit a rough shot. Impressively, Clark led throughout the tournament, becoming the first to achieve wire-to-wire victory since Martin Kaymer in 2014.

The afternoon, however, brought unexpected changes. Not just was Clark’s luck shifting, but the crowd’s support appeared to gravitate towards Scotty Scheffler, who was also in play and chasing down Clark. It became evident early on that spectators were cheering loudly for Scheffler, one of the four players who were behind by six strokes.

Though Clark’s fan support dwindled amid the cheers for Scheffler, it didn’t discourage him entirely. NBC reported instances where fans were ejected for making derogatory remarks directed at Clark, including a comment made just before one of his shots.

Despite the noticeable shift in crowd energy, Clark maintained his composure but faced a challenge as Scheffler faltered early on, bogeying his first hole and finishing the front nine with a 1-over 36.

Speculation had it that Scheffler would be the one ultimately closing in on Clark, but it was Burns, several strokes behind, who began to show potential. Clark, too, encountered challenges, starting with a bogey on the par-3 second hole and struggling through the early part of the round.

As momentum seemed to be in favor of Burns, Clark steadied himself with some pars and found his first birdie of the day on the 10th hole. But the pressure was palpable, especially when Clark bogeyed the 13th, allowing Burns to inch within one stroke.

Two significant moments played out for Clark. Burns almost made a birdie putt on the 18th but came up short, visibly frustrated at the chance slipping away. Clark responded. He made a 24.5-foot birdie putt on the 16th, restoring his lead to two strokes with only two holes left. In that instant, he must have felt the weight of the trophy returning to him, familiar as he had won the U.S. Open just a few years prior.

Nonetheless, nerves got the best of him on the 17th hole, where a cautious tee shot left him with a lengthy putt. After narrowly missing a birdie, he made a par, maintaining a slim lead.

As the final round approached its end, Clark only needed to play it safe to clinch the title. He, unfortunately, found trouble off the tee on the last hole but managed to get onto the green in two. Standing over a 50-foot putt, he executed a calm approach, tapping in for par and sealing his place as a two-time major champion.

In an emotional twist, Clark’s father arrived unexpectedly with a red-eye flight to celebrate with him after the victory. This win marked a major milestone, as Clark became the first American to secure a major title in 2026, following a series of European victories earlier in the year. Ultimately, it ensured that the U.S. Open trophy remained in the hands of an American.