Wyndham Clark Allegedly Damages Lockers at Oakmont After Disappointing US Open Performance
Frustration Boils Over at Oakmont
Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, allegedly lost his temper following a poor showing at the 2025 edition of the tournament, resulting in damaged property at the prestigious Oakmont Country Club. Reports suggest that Clark vandalized several lockers in the players’ changing room after missing the cut.
The claim came from Tron Carter of “No Laying Up,” who posted a photo on social media showing the aftermath of the alleged outburst. The incident quickly gained attention within the golf community, drawing reactions from fans and analysts alike.
Dan Rapoport Responds to the Allegations
Golf analyst Dan Rapoport addressed the situation during a recent livestream episode of his show, Dan of Golf. While discussing the US Open, Rapoport spoke about the locker room incident around the 57-minute mark. He made it clear that while the details were still unconfirmed, if the reports were accurate, the behavior was completely unacceptable.
Rapoport acknowledged how emotionally draining a US Open can be, referencing another player, Tyrrell Hatton, who also struggled mentally during the week. He drew a distinction between common signs of frustration—like cursing or throwing a club—and what Clark allegedly did, which he described as “another level entirely.”
“If this is true,” Rapoport stated, “it’s really, really bad. It’s one thing to get mad at yourself or throw a club, but it’s a different situation to damage the property of one of the most historic golf clubs in the country.”
He emphasized the need for either a denial or a formal apology to clarify the matter and move forward.
US Open Challenges the Field
The 2025 US Open proved difficult for even some of the sport’s top players. Big names such as Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Åberg, Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, and Dustin Johnson all failed to make the cut.
J.J. Spaun ultimately emerged as the champion, securing his first Major title with a two-stroke victory. He posted rounds of 66, 72, 69, and 72 to finish at 1-under for the tournament.
Clark’s Performance Breakdown
Wyndham Clark’s troubles began on Thursday, June 12. He started on the first tee and made birdies on the third and fourth holes, giving fans a glimpse of hope. However, his round quickly unraveled. A double bogey on the sixth hole, followed by additional bogeys and another double on the back nine, led to a first-round score of 4-over 74.
His second round, played on Friday, June 13, began on the 10th hole. Despite managing a birdie on the 14th, Clark again struggled with consistency, recording multiple bogeys on both sides of the course. He finished the second round with another 4-over 74, bringing his total to 8-over par and causing him to miss the cut.
Looking Ahead
As the golf world awaits further developments, the alleged incident has cast a shadow over what was already a challenging week for many players. Whether Clark or his team will respond to the claims remains to be seen, but the situation has sparked serious discussions about professionalism and conduct under pressure at the sport’s highest level.