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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Wyndham Clark speaks out on Oakmont ban over locker room incident at U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark has spoken out for the first time about being banned from Oakmont Country Club in the wake of an incident where he damaged a locker in the clubhouse after missing the cut at the U.S. Open last month. Clark addressed the incident on Sunday following the final round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, where he finished tied for 4th place. "Yeah, so obviously I feel terrible with what happened," Clark said. "I'm doing anything I can to try to remedy the situation." Last week, reports surfaced that Oakmont Country Club president John Lynch notified members that the locker incident has led to Clark no longer being allowed on club property. Clark said between himself, Oakmont, and the USGA, all parties involved are trying to keep things private. Lynch said in the letter that Clark's reinstatement would be contingent on a number of things, including paying for the damages at the club, making a contribution to the charity that the club's board chooses, and completing counseling or anger management. "Yeah, we reached out and we wanted to do that," Clark said. "Obviously it's a no-brainer to pay for the damages. That was a given. Then obviously all the apologies, and I want to give back to the community because I hurt a great place in Pittsburgh, so I wanted to do anything I can to show them that what happened there was not a reflection of who I am and won't happen again. But I want to show them who I really am with the apology and the things I'm going to do." Clark added that he wants the best for Oakmont, for the USGA, and for himself and that he hopes that within a few months, the whole incident will be put in the past. Oakmont Country Club, one of the storied venues in the game of golf, has hosted the U.S. Open a record ten times and is poised to host the event again in 2033, the year Clark's automatic exemptions into the tournament run out. Clark said he hopes to be in the field when the U.S. Open returns to Oakmont, but added that the decision will ultimately be up to the club. Clark burst into prominence in 2023 with two victories, including the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. He also earned a spot on the Ryder Cup team that year. He currently sits 16th in the standings for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where the top six players will automatically make the team.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Oakmont lays out pathway for lift on Clark ban
Dan Le Batard and crew react to Wyndham Clark's ban from Oakmont Country Club after damaging lockers during the U.S. Open and the pathway to lifting the ban.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
How PGA Tour pros recover from travel and golf fatigue — and what you can do, too
Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark both made the cut last week at the British Open and are scheduled to play this week in the PGA Tour's 3M Open in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. To get there, they first have to drive about an hour from Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, to Belfast International Airport. From there, it's a nearly nine-hour flight across six time zones to Minneapolis-St. Paul. So if they left on an 8 p.m. flight Sunday, they'd land around 11 p.m. local time on the same day in Minnesota. But after playing 72 holes of major championship golf and spending the last two weeks on British Summer Time, it would still feel like 5 a.m. to their bodies. That long flight, the time change and the physical toll a major championship can take on a player will make even the fittest golfers exhausted. It's why so many top pros not chasing FedEx Cup points are skipping the 3M Open — they need time to recover. You weren't chasing the Claret Jug, but if you've played 36 holes in a day, tackled a buddy trip to somewhere like Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst or survived a weekend member-guest marathon, you've felt that same heavy-legged fatigue. So, how do the best players in the world bounce back — and what can you learn from their routines to speed up your recovery and help you feel refreshed and ready to play again? Compression therapy: Squeeze out the waste Step inside the physio trailers at PGA Tour events and you'll see several pairs of long, black zip-up leggings with hoses coming out of the top of each legging. These are Normatec 3 leggings ($899), also known as compression boots, which are a favorite tool among players for flushing the legs after long rounds or workouts. After zipping their legs into the boots and attaching the hoses to a small base unit, the Normatec device alternately inflates and deflates the boots, much like a blood pressure cuff around a player's feet, ankles, knees and thighs. 'What the Normatec does is like squeezing toothpaste from the bottom of a tube, squeezing it all out,' said Corey Hug, a PGA Tour physical therapist who travels to numerous events a year to help players. 'It squeezes fluid back in your system, goes back to your heart through your kidneys, and you get it out. So things like lactic acid, which is build up from working out, along with other metabolic waste, it squeezes all that heaviness out of the legs. And when the legs are done, they feel lighter, fluids circulating, you're ready to go again.' Many players will even use Normatec boots before workouts if their legs feel tired, helping them get circulation moving before hitting the gym or the course. Hyperice, the company that manufactures Normatec boots, also offers tubeless Normatec Elite boots ($1,099). This version, which is more portable and packable, utilizes rechargeable units in each boot instead of relying on a base unit to supply the pressure for both leggings. Percussive therapy: Thumping out the tension In 2020, the PGA Tour formed a partnership with Hyperice, maker of popular percussive therapy devices often called therapy guns. These handheld, battery-operated tools deliver rapid, targeted pulses to areas of the body that feel tight or sore. The rapid percussion helps increase blood flow to specific muscles, reduces stiffness and aids in recovery by loosening up tissue that can become rigid after repeated swings, travel or extended practice sessions. These devices are small enough to pack in a carry-on, easy to use and come with interchangeable tips to target different muscle groups. At many PGA Tour stops, players can grab a therapy gun from carts stationed near the driving range to use as part of their warm-up. Hydration and nutrition: In with the good, out with the bad Flying is brutal on the body, largely because airplane cabins are low in humidity to prevent condensation and corrosion. The air pressure is lower at altitude, which, combined with drier air and increased respiration rates, causes the body to lose moisture faster than usual. Add in the typical snacks — processed meats, salty chips, sugary drinks — and it's easy to see why a flight can leave you feeling stiff and inflamed. Some top-tier golfers travel with personal chefs, but a valuable resource available to all PGA Tour players is the on-site nutritionist, provided at many tournaments. 'We do discuss nutrition a lot,' Hug said. 'Like, what are good things to eat before or good things to eat after you play? What are good things to do for hydration? The PGA Tour does have a nutritionist that actually travels to quite a few tournaments, and aside from just picking what foods are going to be in the player dining, they actually will consult with any player at any time about their nutrition needs.' While most recreational golfers don't have a nutritionist on speed dial, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods can help the body bounce back faster. According to Harvard Medical School, eating leafy greens like spinach and kale, as well as fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, berries and nuts like almonds and walnuts, can help reduce inflammation and support your body's recovery after a long day on the course — or a long flight. Hit the gym: Move to feel better Jon Rahm is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, but his schedule on the LIV Golf tour and his participation in major championships have him flying all over the world. After a long trip, you might assume the first thing the two-time major winner wants to do is take a nap. That wouldn't be terrible, but Rahm does the exact opposite. 'If you have time and [access to] a gym or whatever it may be, get a little bit of exercise in,' Rahm said recently. 'It doesn't need to be crazy. It could be 30, 40 minutes of just some kind of stretching or whatever to get the blood flowing a little bit more so your body can just naturally recover and get things moving.' Many hotels and golf resorts offer fitness facilities, but even a brisk 20-minute walk upon arrival can help improve circulation and ease stiffness. 'I found that being very beneficial when I go across the Atlantic, when you go to Europe, Dubai flights like that,' Rahm said. 'But landing and going straight to the gym, and actually if it's mid-afternoon trying to get a hard workout in, has helped me by far the most get over jet lag and things like that. It's like a reset to the body.' The takeaway You may not have a fitness trailer, a physio team or a nutritionist traveling with you, but the blueprint for recovery is the same: keep your body moving, stay hydrated, eat smart and give your muscles a little help when they're tight or sore. Whether it's a therapy gun in your golf bag, compression sleeves in your suitcase or a gym session after your next flight, these are simple ways to help you feel fresher and play better — even if the only thing on the line is the weekend game with your buddies. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: How PGA Tour pros recover: Compression, therapy guns, nutrition, gym
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How PGA Tour pros recover from travel and golf fatigue — and what you can do, too
It's a long way from Royal Portrush to Minneapolis. Discover the recovery tools PGA Tour pros use to bounce back from majors and long flights. Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark both made the cut last week at the British Open and are scheduled to play this week in the PGA Tour's 3M Open in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. To get there, they first have to drive about an hour from Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, to Belfast International Airport. From there, it's a nearly nine-hour flight across six time zones to Minneapolis-St. Paul. So if they left on an 8 p.m. flight Sunday, they'd land around 11 p.m. local time on the same day in Minnesota. But after playing 72 holes of major championship golf and spending the last two weeks on British Summer Time, it would still feel like 5 a.m. to their bodies. That long flight, the time change and the physical toll a major championship can take on a player will make even the fittest golfers exhausted. It's why so many top pros not chasing FedEx Cup points are skipping the 3M Open — they need time to recover. You weren't chasing the Claret Jug, but if you've played 36 holes in a day, tackled a buddy trip to somewhere like Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst or survived a weekend member-guest marathon, you've felt that same heavy-legged fatigue. So, how do the best players in the world bounce back — and what can you learn from their routines to speed up your recovery and help you feel refreshed and ready to play again? Compression therapy: Squeeze out the waste Step inside the physio trailers at PGA Tour events and you'll see several pairs of long, black zip-up leggings with hoses coming out of the top of each legging. These are Normatec 3 leggings ($899), also known as compression boots, which are a favorite tool among players for flushing the legs after long rounds or workouts. After zipping their legs into the boots and attaching the hoses to a small base unit, the Normatec device alternately inflates and deflates the boots, much like a blood pressure cuff around a player's feet, ankles, knees and thighs. 'What the Normatec does is like squeezing toothpaste from the bottom of a tube, squeezing it all out,' said Corey Hug, a PGA Tour physical therapist who travels to numerous events a year to help players. 'It squeezes fluid back in your system, goes back to your heart through your kidneys, and you get it out. So things like lactic acid, which is build up from working out, along with other metabolic waste, it squeezes all that heaviness out of the legs. And when the legs are done, they feel lighter, fluids circulating, you're ready to go again.' Many players will even use Normatec boots before workouts if their legs feel tired, helping them get circulation moving before hitting the gym or the course. Hyperice, the company that manufactures Normatec boots, also offers tubeless Normatec Elite boots ($1,099). This version, which is more portable and packable, utilizes rechargeable units in each boot instead of relying on a base unit to supply the pressure for both leggings. Percussive therapy: Thumping out the tension In 2020, the PGA Tour formed a partnership with Hyperice, maker of popular percussive therapy devices often called therapy guns. These handheld, battery-operated tools deliver rapid, targeted pulses to areas of the body that feel tight or sore. The rapid percussion helps increase blood flow to specific muscles, reduces stiffness and aids in recovery by loosening up tissue that can become rigid after repeated swings, travel or extended practice sessions. These devices are small enough to pack in a carry-on, easy to use and come with interchangeable tips to target different muscle groups. At many PGA Tour stops, players can grab a therapy gun from carts stationed near the driving range to use as part of their warm-up. Hydration and nutrition: In with the good, out with the bad Flying is brutal on the body, largely because airplane cabins are low in humidity to prevent condensation and corrosion. The air pressure is lower at altitude, which, combined with drier air and increased respiration rates, causes the body to lose moisture faster than usual. Add in the typical snacks — processed meats, salty chips, sugary drinks — and it's easy to see why a flight can leave you feeling stiff and inflamed. Some top-tier golfers travel with personal chefs, but a valuable resource available to all PGA Tour players is the on-site nutritionist, provided at many tournaments. 'We do discuss nutrition a lot,' Hug said. 'Like, what are good things to eat before or good things to eat after you play? What are good things to do for hydration? The PGA Tour does have a nutritionist that actually travels to quite a few tournaments, and aside from just picking what foods are going to be in the player dining, they actually will consult with any player at any time about their nutrition needs.' While most recreational golfers don't have a nutritionist on speed dial, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods can help the body bounce back faster. According to Harvard Medical School, eating leafy greens like spinach and kale, as well as fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, berries and nuts like almonds and walnuts, can help reduce inflammation and support your body's recovery after a long day on the course — or a long flight. Hit the gym: Move to feel better Jon Rahm is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, but his schedule on the LIV Golf tour and his participation in major championships have him flying all over the world. After a long trip, you might assume the first thing the two-time major winner wants to do is take a nap. That wouldn't be terrible, but Rahm does the exact opposite. 'If you have time and [access to] a gym or whatever it may be, get a little bit of exercise in,' Rahm said recently. 'It doesn't need to be crazy. It could be 30, 40 minutes of just some kind of stretching or whatever to get the blood flowing a little bit more so your body can just naturally recover and get things moving.' Many hotels and golf resorts offer fitness facilities, but even a brisk 20-minute walk upon arrival can help improve circulation and ease stiffness. 'I found that being very beneficial when I go across the Atlantic, when you go to Europe, Dubai flights like that,' Rahm said. 'But landing and going straight to the gym, and actually if it's mid-afternoon trying to get a hard workout in, has helped me by far the most get over jet lag and things like that. It's like a reset to the body.' The takeaway You may not have a fitness trailer, a physio team or a nutritionist traveling with you, but the blueprint for recovery is the same: keep your body moving, stay hydrated, eat smart and give your muscles a little help when they're tight or sore. Whether it's a therapy gun in your golf bag, compression sleeves in your suitcase or a gym session after your next flight, these are simple ways to help you feel fresher and play better — even if the only thing on the line is the weekend game with your buddies.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Wyndham Clark breaks silence on Oakmont ban after ‘awful' locker-destroying meltdown
Wyndham Clark expressed remorse Sunday after an 'awful' locker-destroying meltdown at this year's U.S. Open resulted in his banishment from Oakmont Country Club. Speaking to reporters following a fourth-place finish at the British Open, where he shot 11-under-par at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Clark shared that he hopes to be welcomed back to the Pittsburgh-area course in the future, but understands it's 'up to them.' '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,' the 31-year-old Clark said, according to ESPN. 4 Wyndham Clark broke his silence on his Oakmont banishment at the 2025 British Open in July 2025. AP 4 He expressed remorse for his locker-destroying meltdown at the June 2025 U.S. Open (pictured here). Getty Images Clark ignited a storm of controversy in June when he destroyed lockers inside the Oakmont clubhouse after missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open — two years removed from his first major win in the tournament at the Los Angeles Country Club. Last week, Oakmont elaborated on its decision to bar Clark in a letter to members. 'Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior. 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,' club president John Lynch said, according to a copy of the letter obtained by Golf Digest. 'This decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board. 'Reinstatement would be contingent upon Mr. Clark fulfilling a number of specific conditions, including full repayment for damages, a meaningful contribution to a charity of the Board's choosing, and the successful completion of counseling and/or anger management sessions.' 4 Wyndham Clark apologized for his behavior in the wake of the banishment from Oakmont. Getty Images Clark, who flung his driver in a startling PGA Championship scene in May, added Sunday he wants to show the Pittsburgh community that what transpired at Oakmont is 'not a reflection of who I am.' 'Obviously, it's a no-brainer to pay for the damages. That was a given. Then obviously all the apologies, and I want to give back to the community because I hurt a great place in Pittsburgh, so I wanted to do anything I can to show them that what happened there was not a reflection of who I am and won't happen again,' Clark said. 4 Wyndham Clark posted his best finish at the British Open in July 2025 with a tie for fourth. Mike Frey-Imagn Images The 2033 U.S. Open will be hosted at Oakmont, which happens to coincide with the final year of Clark's 10-year exemption following his 2023 victory. This year's British Open marked Clark's best finish at the major. Scottie Scheffler went on to win his second major of the year and his fourth overall after cruising to a four-shot win. He won the PGA Championship in May.
