Former US Open champion Wyndham Clark has been banned from the prestigious Oakmont Country Club following damage he inflicted on lockers during this year's championship at the Pennsylvania venue.
The 31-year-old American, who is competing at Portrush this week, faces unprecedented punishment for a player of his stature.
The 2023 US Open winner must fulfil several conditions before being allowed back on club property.
These include paying for repairs, making a charitable donation and completing anger management counselling.
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|Wyndham Clark has endured a difficult year so far
The ban represents a remarkable sanction against Clark, who represented the United States in the last Ryder Cup.
Club president John Lynch outlined the specific conditions in a letter to members this week.
"Reinstatement would be contingent upon Mr Clark fulfilling a number of specific conditions, including full repayment for damages, a meaningful contribution to a charity of the Board's choosing, and the successful completion of counselling and/or anger management sessions," Lynch wrote.
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🚨🥾🚪 #NEW: 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.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025
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The letter, obtained by Golf Digest, confirmed that Clark "will no longer be permitted on OCC property" following discussions between the club and the United States Golf Association.
The decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the board.
Photographs emerged showing damage Clark inflicted on lockers during June's US Open at Oakmont.
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The incident occurred during what Clark described as "a moment of rage" amid a difficult season.
This was not Clark's first display of temper this year: at May's PGA Championship, he threw his driver at a sign during another outburst.
When asked about the Oakmont incident the following week, Clark said: "I've had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows. I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened."
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|The 31-year-old won the US Open two years ago
Clark has expressed a desire to move forward from the incident, saying: "But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA and kind of focus on the rest of this year and things that come up."
The timing could prove significant for Clark's career.
His 10-year exemption from winning at Los Angeles Country Club expires in 2033, when Oakmont next hosts the US Open.
Clark has struggled this season, managing just one top-10 finish on the PGA Tour.
He has dropped to 28th in the world rankings and sits 78th in the FedEx Cup standings, putting him at risk of missing the postseason.