$43 Million Golfer Is Turning Heads After Breaking Club at PGA Championship
Wyndham Clark's frustration boiled over Sunday at Quail Hollow when he threw his driver after a tee shot in the PGA Championship final round. The outburst followed his drive blocking into a right bunker at the par-4 16th.
The throw shattered the clubhead and nearly struck a volunteer standing nearby, prompting bystanders to flinch.
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Clark, valued a $43 million, bogeyed four of his first five holes, leading to rising frustration. Over the next nine holes, he recovered with four birdies and just one bogey. However, a bogey on the 15th hole reignited his frustration, culminating in an outburst after his undesirable tee shot on the 16th.
Wyndham Clark hits from the sixth tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament© Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images
The incident drew widespread criticism for its dangerous display and highlighted Clark's ongoing struggles in majors since his 2023 U.S. Open triumph, and footage quickly went viral.
"Yeah that's worth a good solid month suspension, he could have seriously hurt someone!!!" A fan commented.
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"We all understand the frustration, but throwing clubs on tour has to stop. It's such a bad look and a horrible example for us kids! 😃" Another posted.
"If there was ever a reason to suspend a golfer this is it." One fan wrote.
"Absurd! Looks like the sign saved him from hurting someone. He should be suspended." Another typed.
"Just when I thought I couldn't hate him any more." A fan expressed.
"Nothing makes me happier than seeing this happen to Wyndham after his 54 hole comment" Another said.
In terms of dramatic displays of frustration in recent championships, Clark's club-throwing episode at the 2025 PGA Championship stands next to Shane Lowry's flipping the bird to a referee.
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