Wyndham Clark shares unexpected story behind Baker Mayfield dislike following alleged betrayal by former girlfriend

US Open champion Wyndham Clark has made a surprising personal claim involving NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Speaking on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast after winning his second US Open title, Clark said a former girlfriend cheated on him with Mayfield when both were in college.

While the golfer admitted the situation initially made him dislike the quarterback, he said he no longer holds any hard feelings.

Mayfield has not publicly responded to the allegation, which remains Clark’s personal account of events.Wyndham Clark claims former girlfriend cheated on him with Baker MayfieldThe story came up when hosts on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast showed Clark an old social media post from 2016 that read, “I hate baker mayfield.” Clark then decided to explain the reason behind the message. “I’m trying to decide if I should tell the story… alright screw it I don’t care.

People already hate me,” he said.The two-time US Open champion then claimed that a girlfriend from his college years had been unfaithful to him with Mayfield, who was playing football at the University of Oklahoma at the time.

Clark was attending Oklahoma State University before later transferring to the University of Oregon.“My girlfriend at the time cheated on me with Baker Mayfield,” Clark said. “But here’s what I would say: I’m actually a Baker fan now, I think he’s a homie.” Clark made it clear that he does not blame the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback today.“That’s your initial response, ‘Screw that guy.’ But really it’s screw the [girlfriend],” he said.

He even suggested that he would like to meet Mayfield on a golf course one day and put the situation behind them. “I hope this is a bro moment for us to be like ‘Oh, bro, I didn’t know.

My bad.

She never told me,’ and I’ll tell him, ‘It’s all good, we’re homies, let’s play golf.’”Wyndham Clark wins US Open as fans are removed during final roundClark’s comments came shortly after another major moment in his career.

The 32-year-old captured his second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills, adding to the championship he won in 2023.However, the final round was not completely smooth.

According to golf reporter Kevin Van Valkenburg, at least one spectator was removed after allegedly shouting, “Don’t choke Wyndham” during play.NBC’s broadcast team also reported that several fans were escorted out during the round.

Some spectators were heard shouting comments such as “get in the bunker” as Clark tried to protect his lead.Despite the distractions and a few early mistakes on the course, Clark held off the challenge from the chasing pack and secured another major championship victory.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.

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