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Clark's Caddie's Two Words: Key to U.S. Open Win
22 Jun
Summary
- Caddie's 'good process' mantra helped Clark focus under pressure.
- Clark used mental reframing techniques from previous win.
- Clark overcame crowd negativity to secure his second major.
- Clark won his second U.S. Open title by one stroke.
Wyndham Clark clinched his second U.S. Open championship on Sunday, with his caddie David Pelekoudas's simple advice of "good process" proving instrumental. This mantra, repeated throughout the stressful four rounds at Shinnecock Hills, helped Clark maintain focus on his execution.
Clark explained that "good process" involves selecting the right club, trusting it, and remaining assertive, minimizing mental clutter. This mental strategy was developed with coach Julie Elion, who has guided him since his first U.S. Open victory in 2023.
Despite a six-shot lead entering the final round, Clark faced a crowd largely supporting playing partner Scottie Scheffler. He recalled a similar situation from his first major win at Los Angeles C.C., where the gallery favored Rickie Fowler.
Clark and Elion had prepared a strategy then to reframe negative crowd energy into self-affirmation. At Shinnecock Hills, Clark successfully employed this technique again, using positive self-talk to counter any negativity, ultimately securing his one-shot victory over Sam Burns.
