What personal connections did Clark have to the Los Angeles US Open venue?

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Clark had family ties to Los Angeles and to the Riviera Country Club near the US Open venue.

Clark said his mother lived in Los Angeles for a few years in her 20s and early 30s, and people approached him during the tournament week with photos of her from that period. He also said his parents were married at Riviera Country Club, giving him what he described as roots in the area around Los Angeles Country Club.
His mother had lived in Los Angeles before the tournament
Clark said his mother spent a few years living in Los Angeles when she was in her 20s and early 30s. During the week of the US Open, several people came up to him and showed him pictures of her from that time.
His parents were married at Riviera Country Club
He said his parents got married at Riviera Country Club. That club is in the same area as Los Angeles Country Club, where the US Open was held.
He described the area as having personal roots for him
Clark said he had “some roots in this area” while competing in Los Angeles. He also said being there made him think of his mother more, especially because she could not be present to share the moment with him.
The week carried added meaning because of those family links
Clark said the tournament had a “special vibe” because of his mother’s past in Los Angeles and the family connection to Riviera. He added that he wished she could have been there so they could hug and celebrate together after his win.

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