Wyndham Clark has been suspended from Oakmont after he damaged the locker room in a fit of rage at the 2025 US Open, according to a report.
Clark was accused of damaging two lockers after he missed the cut at the third men’s major of the year.
Leaked pictures showed the aftermath of Clark’s outburst and the golfer was widely condemned for his actions.
Clark later confirmed the reports were true and he deeply regretted his behaviour, adding: “I’m very sorry for what happened.”
But according to a bombshell letter from the Oakmont’s president to members, Clark is yet to pay for the damage he caused.
GolfDigest obtained a copy of the letter from John Lynch and were the first to report the news on the eve of The Open at Royal Portrush.
Lynch’s letter explained that Clark is now suspended from the property and his return will only be discussed should the golfer meet a number of obligations.
Clark’s return will be contingent on paying for the damage, making a meaningful charitable donation and attending anger management or counselling sessions.
Read the full letter here:
“Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behaviour.
“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 counselling and/or anger management sessions.
“Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
Clark addressed the incident at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
He said he was very sorry for his actions but wanted to move on from the incident quickly and concentrate on finishing the season strong so he could potentially qualify for the US Ryder Cup team.
Clark, who made his Ryder Cup debut in Italy two years ago, is likely to need a captain’s pick from Keegan Bradley to be included in the team that will head to Bethpage Black in September.
The 2023 US Open champion was asked about the Oakmont incident again at last week’s Scottish Open.
Clark said he felt as though he had turned a corner.
“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,'” he told reporters at The Renaissance Club.
“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 is playing the first two rounds of The Open alongside America’s Tom Hoge and Canada’s Corey Conners.
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