Following an incident at the US Open, Wyndham Clark has been suspended from Oakmont.
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The club notified its members this week in a letter, referencing Clark’s damage to the locker room during the week of America’s national championship, which went viral on social media after a picture was taken of the damage. Golf Digest has obtained a copy of the letter, which reads as follows from club president John Lynch:
“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 counseling and/or anger management sessions.
“Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
Clark, who won the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club in 2023, apologised the following week at the Travelers Championship. He spoke again of the incident last week at the Genesis Scottish Open.
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“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 said. “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 also had an incident at the 2025 PGA Championship, where a thrown club resulted in a damaged tee sign. Oakmont, which has been named an anchor site for the USGA as part of the organisation’s new strategy to create a rota for their flagship events, is set to host the US Open again in 2033.
