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Wyndham Clark Faces Backlash After Oakmont Locker Apology

His apology at the Travelers Championship has fueled debate over accountability in professional golf ahead of Ryder Cup selection.

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

  • Clark apologized at the Travelers Championship for damaging lockers at Oakmont Country Club during the U.S. Open, saying he “made a mistake that I deeply regret.”
  • This marked his second episode of property damage at a major this year after he threw his driver into a sponsor sign at the PGA Championship in May.
  • Fans and golf observers dismissed his apology as insufficient, with some calling for fines, suspensions or mental health interventions.
  • He has slipped to No. 27 in the Official World Golf Ranking and to No. 80 in the FedEx Cup standings, with only one top-10 finish in the past nine months.
  • Clark remains on the fringe of Ryder Cup qualification and says he will focus on improving his FedEx Cup position as the season continues.