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Wyndham Clark Apologizes for Oakmont Damage, Faces Calls for Discipline

Apologizing at the Travelers Championship highlights growing calls within golf for stricter enforcement of conduct guidelines.

Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Wyndham Clark plays his shot from the tenth tee during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
Wyndham Clark of the United States looks across the first green during the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 13: Wyndham Clark of the United States hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • At the Travelers Championship on June 19, Clark apologized for damaging Oakmont lockers after missing the U.S. Open cut.
  • Photos shared by golf podcaster Todd 'Tron Carter' Schuster showed seriously damaged locker doors and led Oakmont officials to confirm Clark’s involvement.
  • Earlier at the PGA Championship in May, Clark threw his driver in frustration and damaged sponsor signage at the 16th tee.
  • Golf figures Brendan Porath and Brandel Chamblee have deemed the apology insufficient and called for disciplinary measures including fines or suspension.
  • He shot a 6-under 64 in his Travelers Championship opener while seeking to bolster his Ryder Cup and FedEx Cup standings.