Southampton, June 23 -- Indian American Sahith Theegala recorded the best US Open finish of his career and led an unprecedented trio into the Top-20, while Wyndham Clark withstood relentless pressure to complete a wire-to-wire victory and claim his second US Open title.

Theegala shared 11th place at two-over-par despite a closing three-over 73, with fellow Akshay Bhatia finishing tied 17th after a final-round 70 and reigning PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai rallying to join Theegala in tied 11th at Shinnecock Hills.

It marked the first time in US Open history that three golfers of Indian origin had finished inside the top 20.

The championship also marked another milestone, with five players of Indian origin featuring in the US Open fi...