Wyndham Clark Apologizes For ‘Uncalled For And Completely Inappropriate’ PGA Championship Driver Smash

Wyndham Clark has issued an apology after letting his frustrations boil over in the final round of the PGA Championship when his tee shot at the 16^th found its way into a bunker on the right-hand side of the fairway.

Clark immediately turned away in disgust before smashing his driver onto the ground, which removed the head. He then picked up the shaft and tossed it to one side.

To compound the moment, there was irony as Clark’s rush of blood to the head took place right in front of a T-Mobile billboard, for which he is an ambassador, having linked up with the telecommunications company in April 2024.

The moment came towards the end of a difficult week for Clark at Quail Hollow. Even though he avoided the fate of being one of many big names to miss the cut, he never really got going and could only finish in a tie for 50^th on four-over, 15 behind winner Scottie Scheffler.

Now, Clark has addressed the incident with a statement on X where he described his actions as “uncalled for and completely inappropriate.”

He wrote: “I would like to sincerely apologize for my behavior yesterday on Hole 16. As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me. My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on.

“I hold myself to a high standard, trying to always play for something bigger than myself, and yesterday I fell short of those standards. For that I am truly sorry. I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you can all forgive me in due time.”

While Clark’s frustrations were clear for all to see at the PGA Championship, he won’t have long to wait until his next opportunity to shine on one of golf’s biggest stages. On June 12^th, he will tee it up in the US Open at Oakmont, where he will try to win the title for the second time, having claimed victory in the 2023 edition.