Wyndham Clark causes stir with practice swings during $3.6M BMW win
Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, earning a $3.6 million first-place prize and finishing 17-under for the tournament.
- Clark attracted controversy on the 14th hole for taking multiple practice swings and changing clubs while hitting from the rough, prompting questions about whether he improved his lie.
- CBS broadcasters and social media users compared the incident to Bryson DeChambeau’s recent penalty for improving his lie at the British Open.
- Despite the scrutiny, Clark finished strong with birdies on the last three holes, securing a three-shot victory over Patrick Cantlay, with Rory McIlroy in third place.
- The FedExCup playoffs conclude next weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, where the winner will receive $10 million.