Oakmont Country Club reportedly barred Wyndham Clark owing to his actions during the US Open's latest event.
American golfer Wyndham Clark has been barred from Oakmont Country Club following an incident at the 2025 U.S. Open, where he failed to make the cut. The club president, John Lynch, announced that Clark will not be allowed on the property unless certain conditions are met [1][2][3].
The specific conditions for Clark's reinstatement include:
1. **Full repayment for the damages** caused to the lockers. 2. **A meaningful contribution to a charity** selected by the club's Board. 3. **Successful completion of counseling and/or anger management sessions**.
These steps must be completed before the Oakmont Country Club Board will consider allowing Clark back on the property. This ban and the conditions were decided following discussions with the USGA and the Oakmont Country Club Board [2][3].
Clark has a 10-year exemption into the U.S. Open due to his 2023 win, which runs through 2033, the year Oakmont is scheduled to host the U.S. Open again. Meeting these conditions is significant if Clark intends to participate in that event or visit Oakmont before then [2][3].
The exact nature of Clark's behavior that led to the ban is not specified in the provided information. However, it is known that the incident occurred in the club's venerated locker room during June's U.S. Open [2]. Clark has admitted to causing damage to the lockers [1].
In a statement, Clark expressed regret for his actions at the Travelers Championship and apologized for his actions at Oakmont Country Club during the U.S. Open [4]. He has also stated his intention to focus on the rest of the year and aim for the Ryder Cup and FedEx Cup [5].
The ban at Oakmont comes after a challenging U.S. Open at the course, where only one player, J.J. Spaun, finished under par. Many players showed anger on the course during the tournament [6].
CNN has reached out to Oakmont Country Club and the United States Golf Association for comment [7]. The situation is a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and respect for the facilities and fellow competitors in the world of golf.
Sources: [1] - [CNN] (https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/20/golf/wyndham-clark-oakmont-ban/index.html) [2] - [ESPN] (https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/33562330/wyndham-clark-banned-oakmont-country-club-after-damaging-lockers-us-open) [3] - [Golf Digest] (https://www.golfdigest.com/story/wyndham-clark-banned-from-oakmont-country-club-after-damaging-lockers) [4] - [Golf Channel] (https://www.golfchannel.com/news/2025/06/20/wyndham-clark-apologizes-oakmont-country-club-damaging-lockers-us-open/) [5] - [USA Today] (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2025/06/20/wyndham-clark-focuses-ryder-cup-fedex-cup-after-oakmont-ban/8467464002/) [6] - [The Guardian] (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/06/20/us-open-2025-oakmont-frustrates-worlds-best-golfers-jj-spaun-wins) [7] - [CNN] (https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/20/golf/wyndham-clark-oakmont-ban/index.html)
- Wyndham Clark, having admitted to damaging lockers at Oakmont Country Club during the 2025 U.S. Open, is now required to make a full repayment for the damages as part of the conditions set for his potential reinstatement.
- The oakmont Country Club has made it clear that a meaningful contribution to a charity selected by their Board is also a requirement for Wyndham Clark to be allowed back on the property, in addition to completing counseling or anger management sessions.
