CROMWELL, Conn. — Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark mentioned he “deeply regrets” the injury carried out to the century-old locker he was utilizing at Oakmont through the U.S. Open, his second act of frustration that brought about injury at a serious this yr.
Studies surfaced over the weekend that Clark broken his locker. The USGA mentioned solely that it really works immediately with gamers and their managers relating to participant conduct.
Clark, who bogeyed his final gap Friday to overlook the minimize by one shot on the U.S. Open, opened the Vacationers Championship with a 64 on Thursday. When requested to touch upon the Oakmont locker incident, Clark mentioned: “Yeah, I imply, I’ve had quite a lot of highs and lows in my profession, particularly this yr some lows.
“I made a mistake that I deeply remorse. I am very sorry for what occurred,” he mentioned. “However I would additionally like to maneuver on, not just for myself however for Oakmont, for the USGA, and type of deal with the remainder of the yr and issues that come up.”
Clark burst into prominence in 2023 with two victories, together with the U.S. Open, and a spot on the Ryder Cup crew. He gained at Pebble Seashore a yr later and certified for the Olympics.
However he has just one top-10 end up to now 9 months and has dropped to No. 27 on the earth rating and No. 80 within the FedEx Cup.
On the PGA Championship, he hit his drive to the precise and slung his driver behind him, damaging an indication on the tee. The emblem was that of certainly one of his company sponsors. Clark posted an apology for that incident on social media.
“As professionals, we’re anticipated to stay skilled even when annoyed and I sadly let my feelings get the very best of me. My actions have been uncalled for and utterly inappropriate, making it clear that I’ve issues I must work on,” Clark mentioned final month.
“I promise to raised the best way I deal with my frustrations on the course going ahead, and hope you all can forgive me in due time.”
Clark is No. 23 within the Ryder Cup standings, with six gamers getting computerized spots. He has yet another signature occasion (Vacationers) and one main (British Open) amongst tournaments left to enhance his standing within the FedEx Cup. Solely the highest 70 make the postseason.
“I nonetheless need to attempt to make the Ryder Cup crew. I nonetheless am on the skin trying in for the FedEx Cup,” Clark mentioned. “So I am beginning to transfer on and deal with these issues.”
