Overview

• Oakmont Country Club notified members on July 16 that Clark is banned indefinitely after he damaged century-old lockers in a post-cut outburst during the U.S. Open.
• Reinstatement hinges on Clark covering repair costs, making a board-approved charitable contribution and completing counseling or anger management sessions.
• Clark has publicly apologized and offered to pay for the damage but has not yet satisfied all conditions set by the club.
• His 10-year U.S. Open exemption means he could be excluded from Oakmont until it next hosts the championship in 2033.
• The unprecedented action raises questions about private clubs’ authority relative to the USGA and PGA Tour in enforcing player discipline.