Wyndham Clark apologises for throwing driver at US PGA Championship
In a statement on X, Clark wrote: 'I would like to sincerely apologise for my behaviour yesterday on Hole 16.
'As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me.
'My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on.
'I hold myself to a high standard, trying to always play for something bigger than myself, and yesterday I fell short of those standards.
Wyndham Clark has apologised for his outburst at the PGA Championship (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
'For that I am truly sorry. I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you can all forgive me in due time.'
Clark had made a poor start to his round and had just fallen further back after scoring a bogey on the par-five 15th.
He went on to finish in joint 50th place, wrapping up another frustrating performance in a major championship. Clark has not finished in the top 30 since his triumph at the Los Angeles Country Club.
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