“Scared me to death,” said PGA Championship marshal Chris Deiulio, recalling Wyndham Clark’s furious driver-hurling tantrum on Sunday at Quail Hollow. Clark’s day was a mess, and after blocking his drive into a bunker on 16, he launched his driver like a javelin, sending it crashing through a T-Mobile ad board – a fittingly ironic victim. Deiulio, flag in hand, dodged the flying club and later shared the aftermath on social media. Clark’s meltdown didn’t change his fortunes, as he bogeyed the hole and finished in a tie for 50th – and well, it seems the golfer has finally realised his mistake.

In his latest tweet, Clark owned up to his on-course meltdown, issuing a heartfelt apology for his Hole 16 tantrum where he sent his driver flying. Clark acknowledged that his behavior was a far cry from the professionalism expected of him, and he was visibly dismayed by his own lack of composure.

“I would like to sincerely apologize for my behavior yesterday on Hole 16. As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated, and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me. My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on. I hold myself to a high standard, trying to always play for something bigger than myself, and yesterday I fell short of those standards. For that, I am truly sorry. I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you all can forgive me in due time”, read his tweet.

But that is not the first time a sportsman has apologized for nearly injuring a spectator, as Travis Kelce showed some creativity at the 2024 American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where he accidentally hit a fan in the arm with a rogue golf shot. In a lighthearted and humorous apology, Kelce walked up to the fan and kissed his arm better, bringing a smile to everyone’s face.

Golfers have a history of apologizing for various on-course mishaps, not just accidents involving spectators. For instance, we still recall Tom Kim’s notable apology from last year, where-

Tom Kim was resposible for golf’s most heinous offense

The 2024 St. Jude Championship was really something, especially for Tom Kim, who had a no-good, terrible, very bad Sunday at TPC Southwind. After a frustrating round, Kim’s emotions boiled over on the 12th hole, where he swung his putter into the green after missing a short putt, damaging the surface – a cardinal sin in golf. The backlash was swift, with fans calling for a reprimand and even suspension. Kim’s reputation took a hit, and he went from being one of the most likable players on tour to public enemy number one overnight.

But Kim eventually owned up to his mistake, posting an apology on Instagram and acknowledging that his actions were “clearly wrong.” He explained that he didn’t realize the severity of the damage in the moment, and while some did not buy his apology, it’s hard not to feel for the guy. After all, Kim’s had a tough year, narrowly missing a medal at the Paris Olympics and posting just two top-10s in 23 starts in the 2024 season. But now, the golfer has moved on and so have the fans.

Do you remember any moments where the act was so out of line that golfers had to apologize? Let us know in the comment section below!