Wyndham Clark Plays the Villain with Olympic Jersey Stunt at TPC Toronto

Wyndham Clark knows how to stir the pot. During Saturday's third round at the RBC Canadian Open, the 2023 U.S. Open champion decided to play the heel at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Walking onto the par-3 14th hole—affectionately known as "The Rink"—Clark donned a Team USA hockey jersey. It wasn't just any sweater; it was a No. 86 Jack Hughes replica, honoring the player who scored the overtime winner to defeat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal game at this year's Winter Olympics.

Buying the Shirt off a Fan's Back

The stunt required some Friday afternoon improvisation. After realizing on Thursday he wanted a USA jersey but couldn't get one shipped to Canada in time, Clark spotted a fan wearing the Hughes sweater during his second round and bought it right off his back, promising to ship it back later. On Saturday, the Canadian crowd responded with a chorus of boos as Clark walked to the tee.

Despite the hostile reception, Clark delivered. He struck a brilliant tee shot and rolled in the birdie putt while the crowd continued to jeer. "I was expecting boos, for sure. It was quite fun," Clark said after his round. "They were booing me all the way up even right before I putted. I was actually really nervous on that putt because if I miss that then it looks really bad."

Back in the Hunt

The theatrics capped off a spectacular, bogey-free 7-under 63 that vaulted Clark right into the thick of Sunday's chase. Having returned to the winner's circle three weeks ago, Clark's confidence is soaring. For those looking to back the fiery American in upcoming major action, Clark is currently priced at +4715 (Pinnacle). Meanwhile, Canadian icon Mike Weir, who watched the drama unfold from the broadcast booth, sits at +100000 (FanDuel) in long-term markets.