Overview
- Clark revealed his account on the June 24 episode of the Barstool Sports podcast Pardon My Take, saying a college‑era girlfriend cheated on him with Baker Mayfield.
- He tied that allegation to a widely shared December 2016 tweet that read “I hate Baker Mayfield” and said he no longer holds hard feelings toward Mayfield and hopes they can bury the hatchet.
- The claim is single‑sourced: Clark did not name the ex‑girlfriend and no independent corroboration has appeared in reporting so far, while multiple outlets say they have contacted Mayfield’s representatives and received no comment.
- The disclosure came during Clark’s post‑U.S. Open media tour following his June 21 victory at Shinnecock Hills and arrives against an existing public narrative about Clark’s image after a 2025 locker‑room incident and temporary ban.
- Look for follow‑up reporting seeking verification, any response from Mayfield or his camp, and coverage that balances Clark’s account with privacy concerns for the unnamed third party and the historical nature of the allegation.