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Wyndham Clark apologizes for destroying Oakmont lockers after missing cut at U.S. Open
Oakmont got the best of Wyndham Clark last week, and he took his frustrations out on a locker at the country club outside of Pittsburgh. Clark, who bogeyed his final hole last Friday and missed the cut by a stroke at the U.S. Open, busted a few lockers after his round in what was just his latest incident this season. He confirmed the incident on Thursday after his opening round at the Travelers Championship and, without getting into specifics, apologized for his actions. '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 have come up.' Advertisement The incident last week at Oakmont came about a month after he launched his driver into a sign at the PGA Championship. Clark, after hitting a bad drive off the tee during the final round at Quail Hollow Club, turned and threw his driver with both hands. It went slamming into the sponsor wall behind the tee box, and the club head came off the shaft. Thankfully, nobody was standing directly behind Clark when he erupted. Clark apologized after that incident, too. Clark, who won the U.S. Open in 2023, has largely struggled since. He missed the cut in three of the four major championships last season and entered this week's event with just a single top-10 finish on Tour this season. Advertisement Despite that, Clark came out hot on Thursday in Connecticut. He fired a 6-under 64 to open the final Signature Event of the season while making five birdies in his final 10 holes of the day. That put him just two shots off the lead when he entered the clubhouse. 'I made some of the short putts to keep the round going,' he said. 'I had a couple of par saves, even though it seems really small, like four- or five-footers that really keep the round going, and then the same thing with birdies. I hit a lot of good shots in there to kind of six, eight feet and I made those, which really for me mentally just keeps it going.
Fox News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Wyndham Clark accused of damaging lockers in clubhouse after missing US Open cut
Wyndham Clark's frustration about missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open reportedly spilled into the locker room this week. The tough conditions at Oakmont Country Club, in Pennsylvania, have some of the best golfers reeling this week in golf's toughest test of the year, but Clark allegedly unleashed his fury on the lockers in the famed clubhouse. Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, was among many who couldn't tame Oakmont, shooting back-to-back 74s to finish 8-over to miss the cut. One alleged photo of the damage made its way around social media, as two bottom portions of lockers were completely caved in. Fox News Digital reached out to Clark's representatives for comment. Clark has not commented on the allegation and didn't speak to the media after the second round, but he does have a history of letting his frustration get the best of him. During the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club last month, Clark damaged a T-Mobile sign during his final round. He ended up apologizing for his actions. "I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you all can forgive me in due time," Clark wrote on social media in response. The U.S. Open is designed to be the hardest four rounds any golfer will see during the year, and it's certainly delivered. Oakmont has hosted this tournament 10 times, and the glass-like greens and extremely thick rough can always turn head-scratchers into all-out fits of rage. Rory McIlroy was among them during his second round on Friday, smashing a tee marker and throwing a club over his 18 holes. One of his best friends, Shane Lowry, had an awful time over his two rounds to the point where a hot mic caught him saying, 'F--- this place,' after a short putt lipped out. But while these moments were on the course, Clark apparently didn't get it all out. It will be interesting to see if he responds to these allegations following the final round on Sunday. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Rory McIlroy's indifference is understandable after achieving his dream
A snapshot of Rory McIlroy's new normal arrived the day before the US PGA Championship began. McIlroy's practice round at Quail Hollow was watched by more than 50, inside the ropes. Journalists, content creators, wannabe content creators … everyone wanted not just a glimpse – you can get that from the bleachers – but a piece of golf's latest grand slam man. McIlroy played a hole while being interviewed for the tournament's main preview show. All soft, knock-around stuff but inevitably a distraction. It was difficult to shake the notion that Tiger Woods would never have tolerated such a scenario. It is also thankfully a truism that McIlroy is not Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman's chatty, warm personality endears him to so many. In a non-tribal sport people root for Rory, none more so than at Augusta National when more that a decade of frustration ended amid euphoric April scenes. Hardened men shed tears in a media centre, no less. In Pittsburgh, you needn't go far to encounter complaint at the long-term decline of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even an iconic ballpark cannot pull in the masses any more. A few miles away at Oakmont, golf's chattering classes have a gripe of their own; Rory McIlroy and a refusal to engage as before with the media. It is a preposterous discussion on one level, as if four minutes of quotes after a 75 somehow impacts McIlroy's legacy as much as Masters glory. Yet it is also an intriguing one, if only when assessing why the 36-year-old turned mute. The simple answer is McIlroy is irritated, not unreasonably, after giving the very people now sniping probably the greatest story they will ever report upon. None of them were in New Orleans for McIlroy's first post-Masters appearance, where the five-time major winner was perfectly expansive. Within two days of McIlroy being pursued by all and sundry at Quail Hollow, news emerged that his driver had failed a routine conformance test. This was a clumsy situation, largely on account of a needlessly secretive process but it was McIlroy's name alone that surfaced. It did via a partner broadcaster, which will have turned heads in Camp McIlroy. Conspiracy theorists ignored the fact he was 175th on the PGA Tour's driver accuracy table heading into the US PGA. There is a reason a seven-iron sits in McIlroy's display cabinet in Augusta's champions locker room. Headlines subsequently surrounded McIlroy's failure to play the Memorial tournament in Ohio. The event had never appeared on McIlroy's schedule in the first place. Far more significant than McIlroy not advertising his plans is that he deems big events on the PGA Tour worthy of skipping. McIlroy has spoken about scaling down his playing commitments in the US; he will instead appear in India and Australia in 2025. The US-obsessed PGA Tour should be concerned by its biggest draw's dream of a properly global sport. Sportspeople often speak of regret having not enjoyed their highest highs. With Green Jacket in tow, McIlroy headed to England and Northern Ireland. He did the chatshow circuit in New York. Presumably he found the Europa League final as tedious as the rest of us but he made sure he had a front-row seat in Bilbao. The resetting of goals, the hitting of more greens, can wait. Few people know what on earth it is like to wake up one morning knowing the only thing that has got you out of bed for the last 10 years is now on your CV. A McIlroy psychological adjustment from this position is as necessary as it may be difficult. McIlroy is cheesed off that he is not playing well – a matter only exaggerated at Oakmont's brutal setup – when there is an abundance of rationale behind that. He is out of competitive sync. 'It's really hard to describe to somebody that hasn't really lived through it,' explained Scottie Scheffler. 'When I woke up after [winning] the PGA Championship this year, I literally felt like I got hit by a bus. I felt terrible. Mentally it is exhausting, physically it is a grind. I can only imagine how Rory felt after winning the career grand slam.' After his third round at this US Open, he stood before the media when giving the impression he would rather be undergoing root canal treatment. He had skipped post-round duties for the previous six rounds in a row, only one of which was sub-70. Until the tournament obligates players to talk when requested – which is precisely what they should do – McIlroy can demonstrate his general annoyance in this way. Golf's clickbait modern media world means McIlroy has no scope to speak on an off-the-record basis. 'I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do,' McIlroy said. His wording here was unusually clumsy, making him look entitled; which he is not. Even when trying to pay lip service, McIlroy cannot stop turning heads. His admission that he didn't care whether he made the Oakmont cut was as brutally honest as it was striking. McIlroy has been irritated by elements of the media before. Last summer, he changed his phone number after untimely and intrusive messages asking for his thoughts on losing by a shot to Bryson DeChambeau at the US Open. McIlroy has never really explained his famous 'if you want to be in the circus, you have to put up with the clowns' comment of more than a decade ago but it appeared a pointed reference to press speculation. Despite these and other minor rumbles, McIlroy has been great for reporters; a constant source of news and unfailingly helpful towards those with whom he has built up proper relationships. The sporting public will remember McIlroy's wondrous shot into the 15th at Augusta on Masters Sunday. They will recall a young man beating the turf on the 18th green while in floods of joyous tears. The media has played a part in McIlroy's profile and undoubtedly will do again. It is just that turning indifference from the golfer towards some of that group as a huge deal or grave error at this particular point in time feels needlessly self-aggrandising.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snakes & turtles, oh my! Animals making presence known at PGA Championship
Shaun Micheel watches his approach shot the on the first fairway during the 2024 PGA Championship golf tournament. Friday at the 2025 PGA Championship in Charlotte, NC, Micheel's encounter with a snake during his second round is being widely shared on social media. Shaun Micheel thought his ball was getting eaten — at best, just chomped up like a Tic Tac — which would have made for quite a ruling. One could imagine the scene: A rules official walking up, asking what's the matter, and Micheel having to explain that a snake slithered across the fairway and gobbled up his golf ball. Friday, at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Micheel hit a 182-yard layup to the right side of the 10th fairway and, well, something got to Micheel's ball before he did — a long black snake, twisting through the grass. 'I don't know what it was? A king snake?' Micheel said. 'My ball was in the place he wanted to be. We had a guy come over and kind of shoo him away, but the snake was in no hurry.' Advertisement Micheel — who won the 2003 PGA Championship, earning a lifetime exemption into the tournament — was playing this week with his son, Dade, as his caddie. Dade was a few months from being born when his dad lifted the Wanamaker Trophy, but is now inside the ropes. He was walking just behind his dad on the 10th fairway when they saw the snake. Micheel waved his glove at the reptile and stepped back. Then a tournament employee walked over. 'He kicked it and then the thing turned around,' Dade said, still a little perplexed the employee was that comfortable. 'It was a decent-sized snake.' It came in a week when animals have been a part of the story at Quail Hollow. Especially for Micheel. Thursday, his group was halted for a little while on the 14th hole because a turtle had damaged a bunker and the grounds crew needed a minute to rake it back to perfection. Advertisement 'They're big,' Micheel said of the turtles. On the same hole, Ryan Gerard hit a chip that rolled over the green and was halted because of a turtle. Was it the same turtle? Maybe. If so, he's a star. 'It was a Mother Nature week,' Micheel said. What Micheel was quick to point out about his wildlife encounter was the good fortune that followed. When the snake was whisked away ('It kind of just went off into the rough,' Micheel said. 'It's probably out there somewhere.') he hit his 144-yard approach shot to inside 12 feet and sank the birdie putt. Then he made a birdie on No. 11 — his final two red numbers in a tournament where he finished 8-over and missed the cut. Advertisement 'There was a guy following me,' Micheel said, 'and he goes, 'Man, you need that snake on every hole.' And I said, 'Well, bring him along.'' The clip of his turtle encounter was a hit on social media. Outside the clubhouse after the round, Dade pulled out his phone, went to X and watched the video with his dad. 'That's hilarious,' Dade said. 'That is so funny.' 'I've got that.' Micheel added.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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How to Watch the 2025 PGA Championship Golf Tournament Online
Rolling Stone and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The PGA Championship is back at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, for its 107th meeting. The winner will earn 750 FedExCup points and take home the coveted Wanamaker Trophy. This year's favorites, as of writing, are Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and last year's winner Xander Schauffele. Hopefully, Scheffler won't get arrested the night before this year's PGA Championship. Advertisement More from Rolling Stone At a Glance: How to Watch the PGA Championship get free trial at directv If you're looking to watch the 2025 PGA Championship, read on. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to livestream the PGA Championship without cable, plus a schedule of this weekend's action at Quail Hollow. How to Watch the 2025 PGA Championship Online Broadcasts of the 2025 PGA Championship are split between ESPN and CBS. ESPN will handle Thursday, Friday, and the first part of Saturday and Sunday play. CBS will take over after 1 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday. ESPN+ will simulcast the parts of the golf tournament shown on ESPN, and Paramount+ will simulcast CBS' broadcasts. Advertisement But, if you're a cord-cutter and don't want to bounce between streaming services, we recommend getting a live TV streaming service that carries both CBS and ESPN. Below are three of our favorites: How to Watch the 2025 PGA Championship Golf Tournament Online EDITOR'S PICK DirecTV Pros: Free trial, focused packages, bonus streaming services Cons: Lots of plans to choose from get free trial DirecTV's focused MySports streaming plan is our favorite way to watch the PGA Championship this year. The package carries 20+ key sports channels, including ESPN, CBS, TNT, Fox, and others. It costs $69.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial to start. As a bonus, you also get ESPN+ included with the MySports plan. How to Watch the 2025 PGA Championship Golf Tournament Online BEST FOR SPORTS Fubo Pros: Free trial, huge channel lineup Cons: Pricey Advertisement get free trial Another streaming service that will let you watch the entire PGA Championship online is Fubo. This one carries CBS and ESPN in its Pro plan, which costs $84.99 a month. However, Fubo offers a seven-day free trial to start and $20 off your first month of service after the free trial. The streaming package carries more than 150 channels in total, making it a comprehensive cable streaming solution. How to Watch the 2025 PGA Championship Golf Tournament Online Hulu + Live TV Pros: Free trial, bonus streaming services Cons: Pricey get free trial Hulu + Live TV also carries CBS and ESPN for PGA Championship livestreams. Hulu + Live TV starts with a three-day free trial and costs $82.99 a month after the trial. One of the best things about Hulu + Live TV is that it also includes free subscriptions to Hulu (on-demand), Disney+, and ESPN+. This, plus its robust 100-channel lineup, makes Hulu + Live TV a great all-in-one streamer. 2025 PGA Championship Schedule The 2025 PGA Championship starts on Thursday, May 15, and runs through Sunday, May 18. Here's the tournament's schedule, including broadcast information: Advertisement Thursday, May 15 12-7 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+) Friday, May 16 12-7 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+) Saturday, May 17 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+) 1-7 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+) Sunday, May 18 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+) 1-7 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+) Best of Rolling Stone Sign up for RollingStone's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
