History of Wyndham Clark in Timeline

Wyndham Robert Clark is an American professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour. He experienced a significant breakthrough in 2023, securing his first PGA Tour victory at the Wells Fargo Championship in May. Building on this success, Clark achieved his first major championship win at the 2023 U.S. Open the subsequent month.

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1981: Mother's Miss New Mexico USA Win

In 1981, Wyndham Clark's mother, Lise Thevenet Clark, won the Miss New Mexico USA pageant.

2011: Player of the Year

In 2011, Wyndham Clark was named player of the year during his time at Valor Christian High School, where he also twice won the Colorado state golf championship.

2012: Enrolled at Oklahoma State

In 2012, Wyndham Clark initially enrolled at Oklahoma State University.

2013: U.S. Amateur Finish

In 2013, Wyndham Clark finished in a tie for ninth place in stroke play at the U.S. Amateur while attending Oklahoma State.

2013: Mother's Death

In 2013, Wyndham Clark's mother, Lise Thevenet Clark, passed away from breast cancer while he was attending Oklahoma State.

2016: Transferred to Oregon

In 2016, Wyndham Clark transferred to the University of Oregon.

2017: Web.com Tour Qualifying

In 2017, Wyndham Clark finished in a tie for 23rd at Web.com Tour qualifying, earning his card for the 2018 season.

2017: Graduation

In 2017, Wyndham Clark graduated from the University of Oregon with a business degree.

2018: Qualified for PGA Tour

In 2018, Wyndham Clark qualified for the PGA Tour for the 2018–19 season by finishing 16th on the Web.com Tour money list.

2020: Bermuda Championship Runner-Up

In 2020, Wyndham Clark finished second at the Bermuda Championship, losing in a playoff to Brian Gay.

May 2023: Wells Fargo Championship Victory

In May 2023, Wyndham Clark secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, winning by four shots over Xander Schauffele.

June 18, 2023: U.S. Open Victory

On June 18, 2023, Wyndham Clark won the 2023 U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club, finishing with an even-par final round of 70 to beat Rory McIlroy by one stroke and claim the $3.6 million prize. This was Clark's 7th career major start.

October 1, 2023: Ryder Cup Competition

On October 1, 2023, Wyndham Clark competed in the 2023 Ryder Cup, where the U.S. team lost to the European team by a score of 16 1/2 to 11 1/2. Clark's individual record was 1−1−1, with a loss in his singles match to Robert MacIntyre.

2023: Breakout Year

In 2023, Wyndham Clark had a breakout year, securing his first PGA Tour title at the Wells Fargo Championship in May and clinching his first major championship at the U.S. Open the following month.

February 2024: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Victory

In February 2024, Wyndham Clark won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by one stroke over Ludvig Åberg, shooting a course-record and career-low round of 60 at Pebble Beach. The tournament was called after 54 holes due to inclement weather.

2025: Oakmont Locker Room Incident and Ban

In 2025, after missing the cut at the U.S. Open held at Oakmont Country Club, Wyndham Clark reportedly damaged a locker in the Oakmont locker room, leading to a ban from the property.

2033: Potential Return to Oakmont

In 2033, Oakmont, which was chosen as the host of the 2033 U.S. Open, the tenth and final year of Clark's exemption for winning the U.S. Open, would lift the ban 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.