Wyndham Clark, a member of the United States team at the 2024 Presidents Cup, turned heads in Toronto not only for his play but for a piece of apparel that stirred the crowd.
A jersey with a message
During his third‑round 63, Clark sported a Team USA men’s hockey sweater bearing the name of Jack Hughes, a forward who helped the United States defeat Canada in the Olympic gold‑medal game.
Celebrating an Olympic triumph
Clark explained that the sweater was a nod to the U.S. Olympic hockey team’s victory over Canada, a moment he wanted to commemorate while teeing off at the par‑3 14th hole.
He admitted that he had tried to order a similar jersey online but could not have it shipped to Canada in time, so he resorted to purchasing one from a fan in the stands.
Boos and applause
The Canadian spectators responded with a chorus of boos as Clark lined up his birdie putt, a reaction that added pressure to an already nervy moment.
He later described feeling the weight of the crowd’s disapproval, but he also noted that the boos turned into cheers once he sank the putt and secured the birdie.
After the round, Clark said he plans to return the jersey to the fan from whom he bought it, turning the gesture into a gesture of goodwill.
The episode highlighted the cross‑sport camaraderie between golf and hockey, as well as the unique ways athletes find ways to celebrate shared victories on foreign soil.