A former U.S. Open champ isn’t welcome at a U.S. Open course.
Oakmont Country Club sent a letter to its members this week in which it detailed a decision to suspend Wyndham Clark from the facility after he destroyed some lockers in a tantrum during the 2025 US Open at the famed Pittsburgh-area golf course.
“Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior,” the letter read, according to a copy obtained by Golf Digest.
“Following multiple discussions with the USGA and the OCC Board, a decision has been made that Mr. Clark will no longer be permitted on OCC property. This decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board.
“Reinstatement would be contingent upon Mr. Clark fulfilling a number of specific conditions, including full repayment for damages, a meaningful contribution to a charity of the Board’s choosing, and the successful completion of counseling and/or anger management sessions. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
After the event in June, photo of destroyed lockers posted by a host of the “No Laying Up” podcast went viral.
Clark, who missed the cut at 8-over par, was identified as the perpetrator and later apologized for the outburst that caused the damage.
However, that does not appear to be enough to enough to satisfy Oakmont’s leaders based on this latest decision.
“Yeah, I mean, I made a mistake in a moment of rage with, you know, a bad year and everything coming together and it just was more than anything a good wake-up call for me to say, ‘Hey, you know what, let’s get back on track and things aren’t that bad,’” Clark, who won the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club, said about the incident.
“I live a great life and I’m not that far off from playing good golf, so I feel like I’ve turned a page and we’re now maybe on the right track of playing some good golf.”
Clark’s temper had reared its head at the previous major too, when he launched his driver after a poor tee shot, damaging a sign at the PGA Championship at Valhalla in May.
J.J. Spaun captured the US Open with a lengthy birdie putt on 18 that had him finishing as the only player under par.
The US Open returns to Oakmont in 2033.
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