Wyndham Clark honors mother’s legacy on the golf course
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Wyndham Clark channels his late mother Lise's encouragement into his golf game following her death from breast cancer. Her influence started from childhood, fostering a competitive spirit that propelled Clark through emotional challenges during his college career at Oklahoma State. After her passing in August 2021, Clark has committed to playing for a purpose greater than himself, a message imparted by his mother. He made an emotional return to competition shortly after her funeral, aiming to fulfill her wish to play big. Clark has since achieved success on the college golf circuit, leading his team at Oklahoma State.
- •Wyndham Clark's mother died of breast cancer in August 2021.
- •Clark began golfing with his mother as a child in Denver.
- •He took time off from college golf to focus on family.
- •Clark returned to the U.S. Amateur shortly after her funeral.
- •He is currently leading the Oklahoma State golf team.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Wyndham Clark's late mother left a legacy of success that he's carrying out
"Golfer Wyndham Clark channeled his grief into his game after the death of his mother to breast cancer.
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