Overview

• Oakmont Country Club president John Lynch stipulated that Clark must pay for locker repairs, make a board-selected charity donation and complete anger management or counseling before reinstatement.
• The United States Golf Association has publicly backed Oakmont’s decision to ban Clark and support the letter’s disclosure despite his request for privacy.
• Clark expressed frustration over the breach of confidentiality when he identified the insider who leaked the disciplinary letter during a press conference.
• NBC analyst Kevin Kisner criticized both Clark’s handling of his temper incidents and the USGA’s role in publicizing the locker-room photos.
• The 2023 U.S. Open champion finished tied for fourth at The Open with a final-round 6-under 65, demonstrating strong form amid the controversy.