Wyndham Clark has been suspended from the Oakmont Country Club after the golfer damaged a locker during the 2025 U.S. Open last month.
Clark – the 2023 U.S. Open winner at Los Angeles Country Club — made a bogey on the final hole of the second round to miss the cut at this year’s U.S. Open at Oakmont by one stroke. He smashed his locker in frustration after missing the cut, but later apologized and offered to pay for the damage (which was shown in photos posted on social media, seen here). Oakmont Country Club, which is located about 15 miles outside Pittsburgh, is scheduled to host the U.S. Open again in 2033.
In a letter sent to members this week obtained by Golf Digest, Oakmont Country Club president John Lynch said the club reached its decision after multiple discussions with the United States Golf Association and the club’s board. The letter read: “Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior. Following multiple discussions with the USGA and the OCC Board, a decision has been made that Mr. Clark will no longer be permitted on OCC property. This decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board. Reinstatement would be contingent upon Mr. Clark fulfilling a number of specific conditions, including full repayment for damages, a meaningful contribution to a charity of the Board’s choosing, and the successful completion of counseling and/or anger management sessions. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
After the incident at this year’s U.S. Open, Clark apologized for his behavior while attending the Travelers Championship, telling reporters: “I’ve had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows. I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I’m very sorry for what happened. But I’d also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA, and kind of focus on the rest of the year and things that come up.”
The incident at OCC was again brought up last week ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open, with Clark calling it “a mistake in a moment of rage. Yeah, I mean, I made a mistake in a moment of rage with, you know, a bad year and everything coming together and it just was more than anything a good wake-up call for me to say, ‘Hey, you know what, let’s get back on track and things aren’t that bad.’ I live a great life and I’m not that far off from playing good golf, so I feel like I’ve turned a page and we’re now maybe on the right track of playing some good golf.”
At the PGA Championship in May, Clark threw his driver and damaged a sign near the tee box that featured one of his most prominent sponsors. He said in a statement after that event: “as professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me. My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on. I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you all can forgive me in due time.”
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