Wyndham Clark revealed that his past beef with Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was over a woman.
During an appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast, Clark, who’s fresh off his 2026 U.S. Open victory, was asked about his previous X post that said “I hate Baker Mayfield” from Dec. 3, 2016.
“I’m trying to decide if I should tell the story,” Clark said. “Alright screw it. I don’t care people already hate me. No, it’s not that bad. My PR team is here… They prepped me for everything, they didn’t prep me for this one.
“My girlfriend at the time cheated on me with Baker Mayfield. But here’s what I will say… I am actually a Baker fan now. I think he’s a homie.
“You know, that’s your initial response, ‘screw that guy.’ But really, it’s screw the — you know. I’m a Baker fan no, but that’s where it came from.”
Clark did not name his ex.
Mayfield and his wife Emily have been married since 2019. They were introduced by a mutual friend in 2017 and were engaged six months later.
In 2016, Clark was a college golfer for the University to the University of Oregon. He transferred after three years at Oklahoma State. At the same time, Mayfield was rising to national prominence as the star QB for Oklahoma and was on his way to winning a Heisman Trophy with the Sooners.
The two-time U.S. Open champ Clark and his girlfriend, Emily Tanner, went public with their relationship at the 2026 Masters, where she served as his caddie for the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club in April.
Clark shot 4-under at Shinnecock for a wire-to-wire victory.
Despite being mercilessly heckled during his entire final around, he defeated Sam Burns by one stroke to win the 126th U.S. Open.
Clark explained after the win that he understood why fans felt the way they did and expressed regret for his past.
“I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I’ve said sorry multiple times, and I’m still sorry. So, hopefully, I can win you guys over eventually,” Clark said.
Clark was banned by Oakmont in Plum, Pa., after he damaged the locker room at the 2025 U.S. Open. He missed the cut by a single stroke and took out his anger on a few lockers.
The 32-year-old was reinstated after he publicly apologized, paid for the the damage, made a charitable contribution and completed anger management.
