Major champion admits he was 'unfair' to Wyndham Clark over alleged US Open outburst

Graeme McDowell says his comments over Wyndham Clark's alleged outburst at the US Open were 'unfair'. 

Clark's frustrations over missing the cut in the third men's major of the year are alleged to have spilled over into the locker room.

No Laying Up's Tron Carter was the first to report Clark allegedly damaged the locker room at Oakmont. 

Carter posted an image of that showed two dented lockers alongside what appeared to be Clark's Titleist staff bag. 

The 2023 US Open winner and the USGA are yet to comment on the claims. 

McDowell, though, caused a bit of a stir when he reacted to the purported outburst. 

"This is minimal regards [to] what I've seen other players do," he wrote on X. "Players you would never expect. 

"Oakmont will test any players mental fortitude. Seen it in person. Guess who? 2016."

The LIV Golf recruit then appeared to ignite plenty of speculation as to who he was referring to. 

Shane Lowry blew surrendered a 54-hole, four-shot lead the last time the US Open was held at Oakmont in 2016.

Lowry always wears his heart on his sleeve and is known to run hot at times. 

Last week, Lowry lobbed a microphone into the rough after a duffed chip in the first round. 

McDowell has since taken to the platform again to express his regret at igniting the guessing game. 

He also believes that what happens in the locker rooms should stay there. 

"Just to clarify a couple of things from my tweet on Saturday," McDowell wrote. 

"No, I do not condone that type of behaviour and damaging property in historic sites like Oakmont. 

"I'm sure Wyndham will pay for any damage and apologise to relevant people. 

"I also believe sporting locker rooms are a sanctuary and what happens there, should stay there. 

"The part when I said "guess who" was unfair on my part because I would never out a fellow pro in that scenario.

"What happens in those private sporting areas is not for public consumption in my opinion."

If the report turns out to be true, it would not be the first time this season that Clark has caused a stir for his behaviour on the golf course. 

During the final round of the PGA Championship, Clark launched his driver into an advertising board. 

The club narrowly missed a 'terrified' marshal. 

Clark later apologised and vowed to do better.

"Hope you all can forgive me in due time," his statement read.