Wyndham Clark Loses Temper, Goes Berserk in U.S. Open Locker Room
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Oakmont Country Club has never been kind to golfers, and the 125th U.S. Open proved no different. The course's brutal setup left even the best players frustrated.
Bryson DeChambeau, the defending champion, missed the cut after a 10-over finish. Shane Lowry, who had already made headlines for his hot-mic F-bomb, struggled through Rounds 1 and 2, ultimately failing to advance.
And then there was Phil Mickelson, who quietly exited after posting 8-over, possibly bidding farewell to the U.S. Open.
But while disappointment was widespread, no one took their frustration out on Oakmont's loker room—except Wyndham Clark, allegedly.
CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 19: Wyndam Clark hits a tee shot during the Pro-Am prior to the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 19, 2024 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by)...
CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 19: Wyndam Clark hits a tee shot during the Pro-Am prior to the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 19, 2024 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by) More
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Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a rough week. He carded consecutive rounds of 74, missing the cut by a single stroke with a bogey on his final hole.
His frustration boiled over, and according to reports, he trashed the locker room at Oakmont Country Club.
NUCLR GOLF shared images from inside the dressing room, showing broken lockers and scattered debris. Without context, the scene looked like a break-in, but it was Clark who had allegedly damaged the venue.
🚨🥾🚪 #NEW: Wyndham Clark allegedly damaged several lockers in the change room at Oakmont Country Club following a missed cut, per @TronCarterNLU. Additionally, Clark recently destroyed a T-mobile sign at the PGA Championship not long ago.
Is this behaviour acceptable? pic.twitter.com/xJT5GlkxWD — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025
Tron Carter of the "No Laying Up" podcast confirmed the incident, posting on X:
"Multiple sources confirming that the Blow Pig really got after it in the Oakmont locker room. Super classy, desecrating one of the most historic spots in golf AND on the heels of his behavior at Quail Hollow. Probably time to put him in the cooler for a few months."
Clark's temper has been an issue before.
Just last month, he smashed a T-Mobile sign at the PGA Championship after a poor drive. He later apologized, admitting,
"My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate. I hold myself to a high standard, and yesterday I fell short of those standards."
Wyndham Clark under fire
Fans weren't letting this latest outburst slide.
The comment section on Carter's post was filled with outrage. "That's a historical locker room too, I'd ban him from ever playing there again," one fan wrote.
Another demanded action: "He should be suspended. Imagine being a guest at a club and doing that after the round."
Comparisons were drawn to Rory McIlroy, who had destroyed a tee marker on the 17th hole after a failed drive.
Some fans argued that Clark's behavior was worse, calling him "immature" and suggesting a three-month suspension.
Others pointed out that Scottie Scheffler had also damaged the fairway in frustration during Round 1, fueling calls for stricter discipline across the Tour.
With Round 4 set to begin Sunday morning, all eyes will be on the final showdown. Sam Burns leads at 4-under, with Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun one shot back.
But for Clark, the tournament is over—and the fallout from his actions is just beginning.
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