PGA Championship volunteer 'scared to death' after player's furious outburst on final day

A marshal has admitted they were left 'scared to death' by during Sunday's final round. The individual was standing nearby when the golfer angrily launched his driver into an advertising hoarding.

Clark's poor form at major championships continued. He had previously been cut from three of his last four, and tied for 46th at the Masters last month. The American made the cut at Quail Hollow but was nowhere near the leading pack. His frustration boiled over on the 16th hole and he came close to striking a marshal with his club.

After a poor shot off the tee, Clark swung around and threw his driver into the advertising hoarding positioned behind him. The 31-year-old had barely taken a glance to check the area was clear of people.

A course marshal was positioned around five feet away from where the club landed. X user CMDeuilio, whose name is Chris Deiulio, claimed to be the volunteer and said they were left fearing for their life. They wrote: "I'm the marshal holding the flag. Scared me to death."

The post was noticed by golf YouTuber Rick Golfs, who shared a screenshot and wrote: "For those defending Wyndham Clark's crazy club throw, this is from the marshal who stood near.

"That driver hit hard, 5 feet from him. That's serious impact. Zero reason a volunteer should have to deal with this petulant behaviour. Crazy people defend this idiocy."

Clark's unrestrained fury punched a hole through the advertising hoarding and left the head of his club dismembered from its shaft. There was an audible "Ooh!" from a stunned crowd as it smashed in two.

Rather ironically, the hole appeared just above the logo of telecommunications company T-mobile, of which the world No. 17 is an ambassador. Clark turned around to retrieve the club before realising it was broken. He then tossed it back to the ground and did not return for it, completing the remainder of the round with a different driver.

It remains to be seen whether Clark is punished for the outburst. However, golf officials very rarely publish fines dished out to stars. In tennis, a similar action would have led to a disqualification. However, there is very little precedent for the same happening in golf.

Clark eventually finished tied for 50th, hitting four over par. His three over par on Sunday was not enough to help him catch up with the tournament leaders.