Wyndham Clark Apologizes for Locker Room Outburst After U.S. Open Cut
Wyndham Clark’s hopes of securing a second major title at the 2025 U.S. Open ended in disappointment as he failed to make the cut. His frustration boiled over at Oakmont Country Club, where he reportedly damaged lockers following his missed opportunity. The 31-year-old has since expressed regret for his actions and is looking to move forward.
This is some absolute clown stuff from Wyndham Clark pic.twitter.com/UYAH0fFTXA
— Ryan Ballengee (@RyanBallengee) May 18, 2025
Clark, who captured his first PGA Tour win at the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship and followed it up with a major victory at that year’s U.S. Open, came into Oakmont aiming to repeat that success. However, after posting a score of 8-over across 36 holes and bogeying his final hole, he missed the cut by a single stroke.
In the aftermath, emotions got the better of him. Clark damaged property in the locker room area—an incident that drew attention from fans and officials alike. When asked about it during a press conference after his first round at the Travelers Championship, Clark publicly apologized.
“I’ve had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year. Some lows,” he admitted. “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 focus on the rest of this year.”
Clark also shared that he’s still hoping to earn a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team and is now committed to improving his form for the rest of the season.
Wyndham Clark on damaging lockers at Oakmont:
“I’ve had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows. 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,…
— Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) June 19, 2025
His struggles this year haven’t been limited to the U.S. Open. During the 2025 PGA Championship, Clark tossed his driver in frustration after hitting into a bunker on the 16th hole—nearly striking a nearby volunteer. He later issued an apology for that outburst on social media, acknowledging that professionals are expected to maintain composure under pressure.
Clark ultimately finished that tournament at 4-over 288, tying for 50th place. Scottie Scheffler won the event with an impressive 11-under 273.
Despite the setbacks, Clark got off to a promising start at the 2025 Travelers Championship. At TPC River Highlands, he posted a solid first-round score of 6-under 64. He overcame a single bogey on the front nine with three birdies and added four more birdies on the back nine—including three consecutive ones—finishing tied for third place alongside Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley. Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat lead the field with scores of 8-under.