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CBS News
14 hours ago
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- CBS News
Wyndham Clark speaks out on Oakmont ban over locker room incident at U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark has spoken out for the first time about being banned from Oakmont Country Club in the wake of an incident where he damaged a locker in the clubhouse after missing the cut at the U.S. Open last month. Clark addressed the incident on Sunday following the final round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, where he finished tied for 4th place. "Yeah, so obviously I feel terrible with what happened," Clark said. "I'm doing anything I can to try to remedy the situation." Last week, reports surfaced that Oakmont Country Club president John Lynch notified members that the locker incident has led to Clark no longer being allowed on club property. Clark said between himself, Oakmont, and the USGA, all parties involved are trying to keep things private. Lynch said in the letter that Clark's reinstatement would be contingent on a number of things, including paying for the damages at the club, making a contribution to the charity that the club's board chooses, and completing counseling or anger management. "Yeah, we reached out and we wanted to do that," Clark said. "Obviously it's a no-brainer to pay for the damages. That was a given. Then obviously all the apologies, and I want to give back to the community because I hurt a great place in Pittsburgh, so I wanted to do anything I can to show them that what happened there was not a reflection of who I am and won't happen again. But I want to show them who I really am with the apology and the things I'm going to do." Clark added that he wants the best for Oakmont, for the USGA, and for himself and that he hopes that within a few months, the whole incident will be put in the past. Oakmont Country Club, one of the storied venues in the game of golf, has hosted the U.S. Open a record ten times and is poised to host the event again in 2033, the year Clark's automatic exemptions into the tournament run out. Clark said he hopes to be in the field when the U.S. Open returns to Oakmont, but added that the decision will ultimately be up to the club. Clark burst into prominence in 2023 with two victories, including the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. He also earned a spot on the Ryder Cup team that year. He currently sits 16th in the standings for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where the top six players will automatically make the team.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tiger Woods on hand to watch son Charlie compete in 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur in Dallas
Tiger Woods was back in the public eye Monday watching son Charlie compete in the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur. It was one of Woods' first public appearances since March, when he had surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon, an injury that has sidelined him since. He last competed professionally in the 2024 British Open more than a year ago, missing the cut at Royal Troon. He and Charlie competed in the PNC Championship last December, losing in a playoff to Team Langer. Charlie shot 11-over 81 in the first round at stroke-play co-host Brook Hollow in Dallas, the more difficult of the two courses on the opening day. He closed each of his 9s with birdies but had three doubles to offset the pair of circles. Tuesday morning, he'll head to Trinity Forest and have to put together a stellar round to have any shot at making the cut, where he sits nine strokes behind as of Monday evening. Woods famously won the U.S. Junior three consecutive times from 1991-93 before rattling off thrice U.S. Amateur titles from 1994-96. He has since won three U.S. Opens, and with nine USGA titles is arguably the most decorated athlete in USGA history. Next year, he'll become eligible for the U.S. Senior Open. Charlie is making his second appearance in the U.S. Junior. He missed the cut last year at Oakland Hills in Michigan. Last month, Charlie won the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course, an AJGA event featuring most of the top juniors in the country. He then qualified for the U.S. Junior after shooting 1-under 71 in his Florida qualifier before winning a 3-for-1 playoff to nab the final of five spots. Of the nearly 30 players to finish under par in the opening round of the U.S. Junior, only two played at Brook Hollow. Kailer Stone and China's Qiyou Wu shae the lead after opening 5-under 66s at Trinity Forest, which is hosting its first USGA event.
National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
Wyndham Clark feels 'terrible' for US Open incident after Oakmont ban
PORTRUSH — Wyndham Clark said on Sunday he 'feels' terrible and hopes he will be able to play at Oakmont Country Club again after he was banned from the course for causing damage in the locker room during last month's US Open. Article content The American, who won the 2023 US Open, damaged his locker after missing the cut at the major championship. Article content A letter from Oakmont president John Lynch earlier this week, obtained by US media, to club members said Clark 'will no longer be permitted on OCC property'. Article content Clark, who also sparked controversy after smashing his driver during this year's PGA Championship, apologised after returning to form by finishing tied-fourth at the British Open. Article content 'Obviously I feel terrible with what happened,' he told reporters at Royal Portrush. Article content 'I'm doing anything I can to try to remedy the situation. Article content 'I'm just trying to get past it. I want the best for Oakmont, the USGA and myself. Like I said, I'm very sorry for what I did and feel terrible, and hopefully in a few months we're past this, and it's something of the past.' Article content Oakmont said for Clark's ban to be lifted he would have to fulfil 'a number of specific conditions'. Article content Those requirements include a full repayment for damages, a 'meaningful contribution' to a charity of the board's choice and completion of counselling and/or anger management sessions. Article content The US Open will next be played at Oakmont in 2033, when Clark will still have an exemption due to his title win two years ago. Article content 'I did something awful, and I'm really sorry for it,' added the 31-year-old. Article content Article content 'Hopefully they have it in their heart to forgive me, and maybe in the future I'll be able to play there.' Article content During the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Clark threw his driver into a wall behind the tee box after an errant shot, finishing his round without it. Article content 'I'm not going to justify what I did in those two things,' he said. Article content 'But yes, it is very demanding. It's an individual sport. Everyone is always watching you and it's always on you. Article content 'Yeah, sometimes it gets the best of you. All of us have had moments that we're not proud of, and those two I'm definitely not proud of. So it is difficult.'
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Wyndham Clark Breaks Silence on Oakmont Ban: 'I Did Something Awful'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With the final major of the season wrapped at Royal Portrush, most players are shifting focus to the FedEx Cup and Ryder Cup prep. But for Wyndham Clark, the close of major season also brought a more personal challenge of clearing the air with Oakmont Country Club. CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 18: Wyndham Clark of the United States in action during the Pro-Am prior to the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 18, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by... CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 18: Wyndham Clark of the United States in action during the Pro-Am prior to the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 18, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by) More Getty Images After missing the cut at the U.S. Open in June with back-to-back rounds of 74, Clark reportedly damaged multiple lockers in a moment of frustration. The incident, initially kept private, exploded when leaked photos surfaced online. Oakmont responded by banning the 2023 U.S. Open champion from its property, citing discussions with the USGA and its board. The notice surfaced just as the three-time PGA Tour winner was preparing to tee off at Royal Portrush, and he declined to speak to media early in the week. But after rebounding from a poor opening with a final-round 65, Clark addressed the situation publicly for the first time. "Obviously I feel terrible with what happened. I'm doing anything I can to try to remedy the situation," the 31-year-old told reporters Sunday evening. "We're trying to keep it private between Oakmont, myself and the USGA. "I'm just happy we have a pathway moving forward. ... I'm hoping we can get past this and move on and hope there's no ill will towards me and Oakmont." He also expressed disappointment that the club's letter detailing the ban was made public, saying, "Yeah, we were hoping it was going to be private. I'll just leave it at that." This wasn't Clark's only emotional lapse this season. At the PGA Championship in May, he threw his driver into a sponsor sign at Quail Hollow, damaging the display and narrowly missing a volunteer. When asked about the pattern, he didn't deflect. "I've been pretty open about my mental shift and change to get better," he was quoted as saying. "I did that in '23 and '24, and then having a tough year and all the expectations and just frustration all coming together, and I did two stupid things." Per the transcripts, he added, "I hope those things don't reflect because I don't think they reflect on who I am, and going forward that stuff is not going to happen again." Despite the fallout, the former U.S. Open champion still has a route back to Oakmont. Clark confirmed about paying for Oakmont damages According to club president John Lynch's letter, reinstatement requires full repayment for damages, a meaningful contribution to a charity selected by the board, and completion of anger management or counseling sessions. Clark confirmed his commitment to those terms. "Obviously it's a no-brainer to pay for the damages. That was a given," he shared during the post tournament conference. "Then obviously all the apologies, and I want to give back to the community because I hurt a great place in Pittsburgh. ... I want to show them who I really am with the apology and the things I'm going to do." His T4 finish at The Open was his best since a fifth-place showing at the Houston Open in March. After starting the year ranked sixth in the world, Clark had dropped to No. 28 entering Open week. He now sits 22nd in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, with only the top six after next month's BMW Championship earning automatic spots. That said, Clark's Ryder Cup destination for the year is in the captain's hand for now. More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau Hides 'Personal' Message Amid Ryder Cup Confirmation
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Wyndham Clark feels ‘terrible' about Oakmont locker damage and says he will make good
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Wyndham Clark said Sunday he feels 'terrible' about damaging a locker at century-old Oakmont during the U.S. Open and that he wants to make good with the Pittsburgh-area country club and longtime U.S. Open site. Club president John Lynch sent Oakmont members a letter last week saying Clark would not be allowed back on the property until he paid for repairs and got counseling for his anger. Media were not allowed in the locker room, but a photo was leaked . 'I feel terrible with what happened. I'm doing anything I can to try to remedy the situation,' Clark said after he shot 65 in the final round and tied for fourth in the British Open . 'We're trying to keep it private between Oakmont, myself and the USGA. ... I'm hoping we can get past this and move on and hope there's no ill will towards me and Oakmont.' It's been a rough year for Clark, who was on the verge of missing a second straight cut in a major when he opened with a 76 at Royal Portrush. He rallied with rounds of 66-66-65 for his best finish in a major since he won the 2023 U.S. Open. He also threw a club at the PGA Championship after a poor tee shot that damaged a sign and nearly hit a volunteer. 'I've been pretty open about my mental shift and change to get better, and I did that in '23 and '24,' Clark said. 'And then having a tough year and all the expectations and just frustration all coming together, and I did two stupid things. 'But one thing that it did do is wake me up and get me back into the person I know I am and the person I want to be,' he said. 'I hope those things don't reflect because I don't think they reflect on who I am, and going forward that stuff is not going to happen again.' The U.S. Open returns to Oakmont in 2033, the final year of Clark's exemption for winning . Asked if he expected to be there, Clark said: 'I don't know. That's up to them. I would hope so. It's a fantastic course and place. I did something awful, and I'm really sorry for it. 'Hopefully they have it in their heart to forgive me, and maybe in the future I'll be able to play there.' Lynch said in the letter, which was obtained by Golf Digest, that reinstatement would depend on Clark paying for damage, making a meaningful contribution to a charity of the Oakmont board's choice and completing an anger management course. 'Obviously it's a no-brainer to pay for the damages. That was a given,' Clark said. 'Then obviously all the apologies, and I want to give back to the community because I hurt a great place in Pittsburgh, so I wanted to do anything I can to show them that what happened there was not a reflection of who I am and won't happen again.' ___ AP golf:
