Wyndham Clark Withdraws from The Players Championship After Struggling on Front Nine

The 2023 U.S. Open champion exited during his second round after shooting a 4-over 40, with no reason provided for his withdrawal.

Wyndham Clark withdrew from The Players Championship on Friday during his second round after completing 27 holes.
Clark shot a 4-over 40 on the front nine, including a double bogey on the par-5 2nd hole and two additional bogeys, leaving him well below the projected cut line.
The PGA Tour confirmed Clark's withdrawal but did not provide an explanation for his decision to leave the tournament.
Clark, ranked No. 8 in the Official World Golf Rankings, has struggled to meet heightened expectations following his 2023 U.S. Open victory and other successes.
This marks a disappointing result for Clark, who finished as runner-up at The Players in 2024 and entered this year's event with 60-to-1 odds to win.