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Wyndham Clark Apologizes After Dangerous Club Throw at PGA Championship

The 2023 U.S. Open winner faces potential disciplinary action after narrowly missing a volunteer with a broken driver at Quail Hollow.

Wyndham Clark of the United States looks on from the ninth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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May 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Wyndham Clark lines up a putt on the 12th hole during the second round of the Truist Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Wyndham Clark threw his driver into a sponsor board during the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship, narrowly missing volunteer Chris Deiulio.
  • The incident occurred after Clark bogeyed four consecutive holes, continuing a streak of disappointing performances in major tournaments.
  • Clark's driver broke on impact, forcing him to finish the round without it under the Rules of Golf, which prohibit replacing voluntarily broken clubs.
  • Clark issued a public apology on social media acknowledging his misconduct, as golf authorities review the incident for potential penalties.
  • The outburst has drawn sharp criticism from fans and commentators, raising concerns about player conduct and safety on the course.