In a stunning post-tournament twist, Wyndham Clark has publicly accused U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun of using an illegal club during his dramatic win at Oakmont.
Clark, who finished outside the top ten, made the claim during a press interaction following Sunday’s final round. According to Clark, he and other players noticed something unusual about one of Spaun’s clubs during the third round and raised quiet concerns among themselves.
“I’m not trying to take anything away from his win,” Clark said, “but if there’s a rule and someone’s equipment doesn’t comply, that’s a problem. This is the U.S. Open, not some casual Sunday game.”
Clark did not specify which club he believed to be in violation, but insiders close to the Tour suggest it may have been a driver Spaun used that showed “inconsistent face markings,” raising questions about conformity with USGA standards.
Spaun, who claimed his first major title with a composed final-round 68, responded quickly to the allegations in a statement:
“My team and I follow the rules to the letter. All of my equipment was checked and cleared by officials at the start of the week. I respect Wyndham as a competitor, but this accusation is completely baseless.”
The USGA has not issued an official statement regarding the claim, but sources indicate they are conducting a standard post-tournament equipment audit, which is typical after major victories.
If any irregularity is found—which is rare but not unprecedented—Spaun could face penalties ranging from disqualification to suspension, although such outcomes remain highly unlikely without concrete evidence.
As the golf world reels from Clark’s surprise accusation, many fans and analysts are calling for calm and due process.
For now, Spaun remains the 2025 U.S. Open champion. But the controversy has already cast a shadow over what should have been the proudest moment of his career.
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