Wyndham Clark arrived at the RBC Canadian Open with a playful plan that would quickly become the tournament’s talking point.
A Jersey with a Message
The 2023 U.S. Open champion surprised the galleries by wearing a USA hockey sweater, a tongue‑in‑cheek nod to Canada’s Olympic disappointment on the ice. He explained that he had purchased the jersey from a fan in the stands, then slipped it on before his round, a move that earned a chorus of boos from the Canadian crowd.
Despite the hostile reaction, Clark stayed focused, and his game clicked, producing the day’s best score of 63 and climbing into a tie for third place.
The moment was not lost on Canadian golf legend Mike Weir, who took to the broadcast booth to comment on Clark’s resilience and the significance of the putt that followed.
A Resurgence on the Rise
Clark’s performance marks a notable resurgence; just three weeks earlier he captured the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and a week before he finished third at the Memorial, both victories fueled by a recent switch to a Ping putter.
With the tournament still in play, the American is poised to add another accolade, and his improving short game suggests he could challenge for the title before the week’s end.