Wyndham Clark responds to Oakmont Country Club ban following destructive locker room incident

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Oakmont Country Club made the decision to ban PGA Tour pro Wyndham Clark from playing on its course after damaging the locker room at this year’s U.S. Open. 

While Clark hopes to return to the historic Pennsylvania club, he understands the ban in place. 

"That’s up to them," Clark said, via ESPN, after finishing his final round at Royal Portrush in The Open on Sunday. "I really don’t know. I would hope so. It’s a fantastic course and place, but that’s up to them.

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Wyndham Clark lines up a putt during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open. (Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)

"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."

John Lunch, Oakmont Country Club president, sent a letter to members before The Open began in Northern Ireland saying that Clark was banned following discussions with the United States Golf Association (USGA) as well as the club board. 

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"Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior," Lynch’s letter read, per ESPN. "Following multiple discussions with the USGA and the OCC Board, a decision has been made that Mr. Clark will no longer be permitted on OCC property.

"This decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board."

The letter also noted that Clark could be permitted to play at Oakmont again if