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American golfer Wyndham Clark was reportedly banned by the Oakmont Country Club after he allegedly damaged the club’s esteemed locker room at the US Open in June.
According to a letter from Oakmont Country Club president John Lynch, the members sent the members saying they had obtained a Golf Digest (part of Warner Bros Discovery, like CNN).
“Some of you who asked about the circumstances in which Wyndham Clark is involved and the measures taken in response to recent actions, have decided that Mr. Clark will no longer be permitted on the OCC property,” the letter states.
“This decision will be effective unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board. Reinstatement is subject to Mr. Clark who meets many specific conditions, including full repayment of damages, meaningful contributions to the charity of the Board’s choice, and successful completion of counseling and/or anger management sessions.”
CNN Sports has contacted the Oakmont Country Club for comments.
When approached by CNN Sports, the American Golf Association, the governing body of golf in the United States, declined to comment.
The Oakmont course irritated many of the world’s best golfers at this year’s US Open, with only winner JJ Spaun finishing on par.
In tricky circumstances, Clark, who won the US Open in 2023, finished with an eight-over par without making a cut to play on the weekend.
Following his missed cut, reports on social media circulated that Clark had caused damage to Oakmont’s locker after one of his rounds. A week later at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, Clark apologised for his actions.
“I had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year, with some lows. I made a deeper mistake of regretting it. I’m very sorry about what happened,” the 31-year-old told reporters at the tournament.
“But I would like to focus on what’s coming out not only for myself, but for Oakmont, for the USGA, and for the rest of the year. I’m still looking for a team for the Ryder Cup. I’m still looking for the FedEx Cup.
He wasn’t alone in the rage last weekend. Many players were seen throwing clubs, slamming them with frustration, and cursing their brutal courses.
This is not the first time Clark has expressed his anger on the course this season. At the 2025 PGA Championship, World No. 28th threw a club after a drive and injured the teebox.
The Oakmont Country Club is scheduled to host the US Open in 2033. Clark has an exception to appearing in the tournament through his 2023 victory.
