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Why Wyndham Clark isn't the villain he's often made out to be [Opinion]

Genesis Scottish Open 2025 Wyndham Clark walks from the 1st green during Round 3 at the Genesis Scottish Open 2025, The Renaissance Club, , North Berwick, Scotland. 13/07/2025 Picture: Golffile Steve Flynn All photo usage must carry mandatory copyright credit Golffile Steve Flynn The Renaissance Club North Berwick Scotland Copyright: xStevexFlynnx *EDI*

In 2024, American golfer Wyndham Clark reached out to MondayQInfo for help donating unused sponsored clothing and accessories, revealing a different side of the golfer whose reputation took a hit after last year's locker-damage incident at Oakmont.

Clark was aware that MondayQInfo was involved with donation campaigns. Therefore, the four-time PGA Tour winner sought help from them in donating sponsored clothing and accessories.

“Hey, I have seen that you have helped some people in the past with donations. I currently have a ton of old sponsored polos, pants, sweaters, etc. with some of my old sponsors' logos on them and am looking to get rid of them,” wrote Clark in his DM to MondayQInfo.

“I know you've accepted other people's donations in the past and thought I'd reach out before maybe donating to Goodwill or another donation center. Let me know if you have any resources or people who may be open to a donation of this stuff,” he added.

It was a thoughtful gesture from him. MondayQInfo confirmed that Clark had indeed donated later on. They also revealed that the accessories were brand new.

While this does not excuse the mistakes Clark made last season, it certainly showcases a different side of his personality that is not part of the popular narrative.

“The thing that's unfortunate is that's not who I am, what happened last year,” Clark said at the U.S. Open this week. “I'm hoping I can win back the fans that I had or some new fans because it was a terrible incident.”

After missing the cut at last year's U.S. Open, Clark damaged lockers at Oakmont Country Club and later drew criticism again when he threw his driver in frustration at the 2025 PGA Championship, nearly hitting a course marshal.

While the incidents hurt his image, the World No. 34 has repeatedly apologized, including paying for the locker repairs and apologizing to the club's membership, staff, and the public.

This time around, at the U.S. Open, Clark has put on a dominant show.

Clark at this week's U.S. Open

Clark is well on his way to securing his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills. After 54 holes, the 32-year-old sits atop the leaderboard with a comfortable lead.

Clark had a four-shot lead heading into Moving Day. Conditions were challenging at the Long Island course, but the World No. 34 was not going to let his lead slip away.

The 2023 U.S. Open winner recorded an even-par 70 in the third round and extended his lead to six strokes. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits behind Clark and will be paired with him on Sunday.

A victory at Shinnecock this weekend will certainly help Clark win back fans and reestablish himself on the PGA Tour.

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Written by

Avishek Sarkar

Edited by

Pulkit Prabhav