| Fullname | Wyndham Robert Clark |
|---|---|
| Birth date | December 9, 1993 (age 32) |
| Birth place | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | 172 lb |
| Residence | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| College | Oklahoma State University University of Oregon |
| Yearpro | 2017 |
| Tour | PGA Tour |
| Extour | Web.com Tour |
| Prowins | 4 |
| Pgawins | 4 |
| Eurowins | 1 |
| Majorwins | 1 |
| Masters | T21: 2026 |
| Pga | T50: 2025 |
| Usopen | Won: 2023 |
| Open | T4: 2025 |
Wyndham Robert Clark[1] (born December 9, 1993) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Clark had a breakout year in 2023; he won his first PGA Tour title at the Wells Fargo Championship in May and his first major championship at the 2023 U.S. Open the following month.
Early life and amateur career
Clark was born in Denver, Colorado, on December 9, 1993,[2] to Lise (née Thevenet) and Randall Clark.[3][4] He was the middle child of three siblings.[5] His parents married in 1989, at Riviera Country Club.[6][7] After competing in Miss USA 1981, Lise moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and later became a national sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics.[3] Randall was a talented tennis player whose professional career was derailed by injuries, and he later worked on Wall Street.[7]
At age three, Clark was introduced to golf by his mother, who sought to use the game as an outlet for his energy. He practiced at Cherry Hills Country Club while growing up.[3] Clark's father discouraged him from playing video games and told him that he would not receive a PlayStation until he made an eagle, at a time when he had not yet made better than par. Clark accomplished the feat at age six, making a hole in one with driver on a 125-yard (114-metre) par-3 at Keystone Ranch in Colorado.[8]
Clark attended Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where he was two years ahead of future NFL player Christian McCaffrey. In high school, Clark twice won the Colorado state golf championship and was named player of the year in 2011. He initially enrolled at Oklahoma State in 2012, finishing in a tie for ninth place in stroke play at the 2013 U.S. Amateur. He transferred to Oregon in 2016, winning the Pac-12 conference championship and GolfWeek Player of the Year.[9] He graduated with a business degree in 2017.[10]
Professional career
Clark finished in a tie for 23rd at Web.com Tour qualifying in 2017, earning his card for the 2018 season. He made 24 starts that season, with four top-10 finishes. By finishing 16th on the tour money list, he qualified for the PGA Tour for the 2018–19 season.[11]
Clark finished second at the Bermuda Championship in 2020, losing a playoff to PGA Tour veteran Brian Gay.[12]
In May 2023, Clark recorded his first PGA Tour victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. He beat Xander Schauffele by four shots.[13]
On June 18, 2023, Clark carded an even-par final round of 70 to win the 2023 U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club, beating Rory McIlroy by one stroke and collecting $3.6 million with the win.[14][15] Clark won in his 7th career major start, where his previous best finish was a tie for 75th.[16]
From September 29 to October 1, 2023, Clark competed in the 2023 Ryder Cup. The U.S. team lost the Ryder Cup to the European team by a score of 16 to 11 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club northeast of Rome. Clark went 1−1−1, losing his singles match to Robert MacIntyre, 2 up.
In February 2024, Clark shot a course-record and career-low round of 60 at Pebble Beach on his way to winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by one stroke over Ludvig Åberg. The tournament was called after 54 holes due to inclement weather.[17]
After missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open held at Oakmont Country Club, Clark damaged a locker in the Oakmont locker room.[18][19] The following month, Oakmont announced that Clark had been banned from the property. The decision came after discussion between the USGA and Oakmont board. The ban would be lifted if Clark compensated Oakmont for damages, made a sizable contribution to a charity of the board's choice, and enrolled in counseling and/or anger management therapy.[20] Clark said in response: "I'm doing anything I can to try to remedy the situation. Obviously it's a no-brainer to pay for the damages. That was a given. ... But I want to show them who I really am with the apology and the things I'm going to do."[21]
In March 2026, Clark split with his caddie John Ellis, who had been on his bag for the previous eight years. Clark stated: "It’s been kind of a tough last year of golf and we both mutually were like, alright, let’s just take a little break and reassess maybe later."[22]
Clark claimed his fourth PGA Tour title in May 2026 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He shot an 11-under 60 in the final round to win by three strokes over Si Woo Kim. Clark's total of 30-under 254 was one behind the PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record of 253.[23]
Personal life
Clark is a Christian.[24] He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. His mother Lise Thevenet Clark, who won the 1981 Miss New Mexico USA pageant,[25] died from breast cancer in 2013, while Wyndham was attending Oklahoma State.[26][27][28] Clark said that he struggled with anger after his mother's death.[7]
Amateur wins
- 2009 Colorado State Championship
- 2011 Colorado State Championship
- 2017 Pac-12 Championship
Professional wins (4)
PGA Tour wins (4)
| Legend |
|---|
| Major championships (1) |
| Signature events (2) |
| Other PGA Tour (1) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 7, 2023 | Wells Fargo Championship | 67-67-63-68=265 | −19 | 4 strokes | Xander Schauffele |
| 2 | Jun 18, 2023 | U.S. Open | 64-67-69-70=270 | −10 | 1 stroke | Rory McIlroy |
| 3 | Feb 4, 2024 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | 72-67-60=199[a] | −17 | 1 stroke | Ludvig Åberg |
| 4 | May 24, 2026 | CJ Cup Byron Nelson | 66-63-65-60=254 | −30 | 3 strokes | Kim Si-woo |
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | Bermuda Championship | Brian Gay | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | 54 holes | Winning score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | U.S. Open | Tied for lead | −10 (64-67-69-70=270) | 1 stroke | Rory McIlroy |
Results timeline
Results not in chronological order in 2020.
| Tournament | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | CUT | T46 | T21 | ||||
| PGA Championship | CUT | T75 | CUT | CUT | T50 | CUT | |
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | 1 | T56 | CUT | ||
| The Open Championship | NT | T76 | T33 | CUT | T4 |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| U.S. Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 9 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 2 (three times)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice)
Results in The Players Championship
| Tournament | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | DQ | C | CUT | CUT | T27 | T2 | WD | T42 |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
DQ = disqualified
WD = withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place
C = canceled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
Professional
- Ryder Cup: 2023
- Presidents Cup: 2024 (winners)
See also
Notes
- ^ Shortened to 54 holes due to weather.
References
- ^ "PGA Tour Media Guide 2018-19". PGA Tour. p. 2-43. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Wyndham Clark PGA TOUR Player Profile, Stats, Bio, Career". www.pgatour.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Writer, Golfweek Staff. "Clark's late mother leaves legacy of success for Oklahoma State". Golfweek. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Wyndham Clark, Valor Christian boys golf". The Denver Post. 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Morfit, Cameron. "The double meaning of Wyndham Clark’s dream year - PGA TOUR". www.pgatour.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Wyndham Clark defies the odds and outlasts Rory McIlroy to win U.S. Open". Los Angeles Times. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win was bigger than a golf victory". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Martin, Sean. "Denver native Wyndham Clark returns to where it all began - PGA TOUR". www.pgatour.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Tokito, Mike (April 30, 2017). "Oregon wins team title, Ducks' Wyndham Clark takes individual win in Pac-12 men's golf". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Get to know: Wyndham Clark". PGA Tour. March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Former Duck Wyndham Clark earns PGA Tour card". The Register-Guard. August 20, 2018. Archived March 6, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Brian Gay comes up big to win Bermuda Championship in playoff". PGA Tour. Associated Press. November 1, 2020. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Reed, Steve (May 7, 2023). "Clark holds off Schauffele for first PGA win at Wells Fargo". Associated Press News. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Farmer, Sam (June 18, 2023). "Wyndham Clark outlasts Rory McIlroy to win U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ Coffin, Jay (June 18, 2023). "U.S. Open 2023: Wyndham Clark outlasts star-studded leaderboard, collects first major in seventh major start". Golf Digest. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ Ferguson, Doug (June 18, 2023). "Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open". Associated Press News. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Babineau, Jeff (February 4, 2024). "Wyndham Clark wins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on strength of historic 60". PGA Tour. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Bastable, Alan & Sens, Josh (June 15, 2025). "Former U.S. Open champion accused of damaging historic Oakmont lockers". Golf Magazaine
- ^ "www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45751567/sources-oakmont-shuts-wyndham-clark-damaging-locker". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Schlabach, Mark (July 16, 2025). "Sources: Oakmont bars Clark over locker damage". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Wyndham Clark speaks out on Oakmont ban over locker room incident at U.S. Open - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Schupak, Adam. "Wyndham Clark and caddie John Ellis part ways after eight years". Golfweek. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Dixon, Schuyler (2026-05-24). "Wyndham Clark shoots 60 to win Byron Nelson, pulling away from Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler". AP News. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Doering, Joshua (June 19, 2023). "Wyndham Clark wins U.S. Open, seeks to glorify God: 'God has a plan for me'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Reider, Sean (June 21, 2023). "She grew up in Albuquerque, became a beauty queen, and was mom to U.S. Open champion". Albuquerque Journal
- ^ Nichols, Beth Ann (November 1, 2016). "After struggling with mother's death, Wyndham Clark thriving again thanks to new home". Golfweek. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Frei, Terry (September 27, 2011). "Valor Christian golfer Wyndham Clark swinging for the stars". Denver Post
- ^ Berhow, Josh (June 19, 2023). "Inside Wyndham Clark's long, heartbreaking journey to U.S. Open glory". Golf Magazine