Wyndham Clark is banned from Oakmont Country Club because of the damage the 2023 U.S. Open champion inflicted in the locker room after missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open last month.
Club president John Lynch informed members that Clark was banned from the property until further notice. In a letter published by Golf Digest, Lynch set forth a path to reconciliation. Clark must pay for all damage, make a charitable contribution and attend “anger management sessions or counseling.”
Clark, 31, apologized for his behavior one week later after he missed the cut at the third major championship of the season, going 74-74 (8 over par) through two rounds at the suburban Pittsburgh course.
Clark shot a 6-under 64 in the first round of the Travelers Championship the following week and then discussed the matter.
“Yeah, I mean, I’ve had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows,” he said. “I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I’m very sorry for what happened.”
“But I’d also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA, and kind of focus on the rest of this year and things that come up. I still want to try to make the Ryder Cup team. I still am on the outside looking in for the FedEx Cup. So I’m starting to move on and focus on those things.”
It was the second straight major where Clark had to apologize for aggressive behavior. At the PGA Championship in May, following a poor drive, Clark threw his driver toward the back of the tee box. It crashed into signage with a volunteer standing mere feet away, and the head of the club snapped off.
The letter from Lynch to members reads: “Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior. 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.”
–Field Level Media
