Wyndham Clark suspended from Oakmont after damaging locker room during U.S. Open
Following an incident at the U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark has been suspended from Oakmont.
The club notified its members this week in a letter, referencing Clark’s damage to the locker room during the week of the 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 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.”
Clark, who won the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, apologized for his behavior the following week at the Travelers Championship and brought it up again last week during the Genesis Scottish Open.
“I lost my cool in a moment of frustration,” he said. “It had been a rough year, and everything just hit me at once. But honestly, it ended up being a wake-up call. It reminded me that my life is actually pretty great, and I’m not that far off from playing well again. I feel like I’ve turned the corner and I’m getting back on track.”
He was also involved in another incident at the 2025 PGA Championship when he damaged a tee sign after throwing his club.
As for Oakmont, it’s been designated as a permanent part of the USGA’s major tournament rotation and is scheduled to host the U.S. Open again in 2033.
