U.S. Open star accused of smashing up Oakmont locker room
Wyndham Clark won the US Open in 2023 but the American has been accused of an 'act of vandalism' in the locker room after he missed the cut at Oakmont Country Club
Wyndham Clark is at the heart of shocking vandalism allegations within the Oakmont locker room. He's not the only one to suffer frustrations at the major, with Rory McIlroy throwing his own tantrum.
The 2023 U.S. Open winner missed the tournament cut by a single stroke after a challenging Friday on the notoriously difficult course. Clark, who clinched the championship at Los Angeles Country Club two years prior, has been accused on social media after images surfaced showing damaged lockers in the clubhouse.
Tron Carter from No Laying Up claimed from 'multiple sources' that Clark 'really got after it' in the locker room when it was confirmed he wouldn't be playing over the weekend. It also comes after Phil Mickelson missed the cut and abruptly left.
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Account Nuclr Golf picked up on the post and stated: "Wyndham Clark allegedly damaged several lockers in the change room at Oakmont Country Club following a missed cut, per @TronCarterNLU. Additionally, Clark recently destroyed a T-mobile sign at the PGA Championship not long ago."
In response to that, a post on the account of another former champion Graeme McDowell, who won the 2010 title at Pebble Beach, read: "This is minimal regards what I've seen other players do. Players you would never expect. Oakmont will test any players mental fortitude. Seen it in person. Guess who? 2016."
The competition this week has been marked by high tensions, with multiple players showing their frustrations. Rory McIlroy broke a tee-marker after hitting an errant shot in his second round.
Meanwhile, Clark, whose performance has been declining recently, causing him to tumble in the world rankings, made headlines for losing his temper at last month's PGA Championship.
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During his final round at Quail Hollow, Clark sent a poor tee shot on the 16th and in a fit of rage, flung his driver backwards with both hands. The club forcefully struck the sponsor wall, breaking the head from the shaft.
Clark faced heavy criticism for his meltdown and took to social media to issue an apology the next day, stating: "I would like to sincerely apologize for my behavior 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. For that I am truly sorry. I promise to be better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you all can forgive me in due time."
