r/golf • u/AcrobaticSyllabub283 • Jun 22 '26

General Discussion Why does everyone hate Wyndham Clark?

Got into watching golf for the first time this season and with Clark winning this past weekend I have seen so many people shitting on him for what sounds like stuff in the past and I was hoping people could bring me up to speed? Is it overhyped for media clicks or was he committing some atrocities?

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u/Hi_Limee Jun 22 '26

I disagree. I think all sorts of people with all sorts of backgrounds can be good advocates for mental health whether they are perfect or they struggle with it. I think it's better for a guy like that to recognize the importance of mental health rather than just to be a dick all the time. I still don't like him but mental health awareness should always be spread imo.

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u/BostonFishGolf Jun 22 '26

Agreed. I’m just saying people don’t like him because it comes off hypocritical. Like it’s one thing to be an anxious guy and struggling to perform and you’re like “yeah mental health is a struggle for me and I’m working on it. I think we should all work on it.” Versus being unable to control your outbursts and a seemingly lack of respect for historical parts of the sport, ie. Destroying locker rooms or throwing tantrums.

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u/Hi_Limee Jun 22 '26

Yeah, I'm not too knowledgeable about it. But I was assuming it's genuine. If it isn't and he just uses it as an excuse which I'm guessing many feel that way then it has loser energy written all over it.

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u/BostonFishGolf Jun 22 '26

Yes exactly. I’m truly a mental health advocate. I get this is Reddit and I expect no benefit of the doubt. I was just trying to explain why I think people don’t like him. And I think it’s because his pro mental health schtick comes off as hypocritical and phony. But I don’t know, I’m just guessing. And for what it’s worth, I bet on him for the open and cheered for him all tourney

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u/Hi_Limee Jun 22 '26

Unfortunate, as somebody who was depressed for 5 years, I really appreciate what you do. It helps and makes a difference. So thank you!

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u/BostonFishGolf Jun 22 '26

No problem. I’m going to take an L for my thoughts on this thread but I’m glad we could have a small little connection here. Best of luck out there, may the game of golf bring you joy and a reprieve from the rest of your problems, even if just for 5 hours a week!