Wyndham Clark Calls Girlfriend Emily a Distraction Amid BMW Championship Surge
Golfer Wyndham Clark leads the BMW Championship and credits his girlfriend, Emily Tanner, for providing a necessary distraction to keep him focused. The couple recently moved in together following a high-profile relationship launch earlier this year.
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Wyndham Clark enters Round 4 of the 2026 BMW Championship with a 5-stroke lead over second place. He'll play the final round alongside six-time major champion Rory McIlroy.
Supporting Clark during the second leg of the Fedex Cup Playoffs, his girlfriend, Emily Tanner . Things are serious between Tanner and Clark, as the influencer revealed just before the tournament started the she moved in with two-time U.S. Open champion .
Considering the couple hard launched their relationshipat the Masters in April, things are moving fast. However, Tanner's presence is vital for the 32-year-old golfer, on and off the green.
Jun 21, 2026: Wyndham Clark and his girlfriend, Emily Tanner, celebrate his 2026 U.S. Open victory. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Speaking to reporters on his preparation for Sunday, he immediately credited Tanner for being the best kind of distraction.
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