With his game still not quite clicking, Wyndham Clark is not expecting to win the US Open again.
Despite having a strong start to the year—winning at Pebble Beach in February and placing second at the Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational the following month—the 30-year-old has yet to make a cut in a major tournament. However, he has only managed one top-five result in his past six events since mid-March, including three missed cuts. He also acknowledges that world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who comes into this week fresh off his fifth victory of the year, is making the game look simple.
“My golf game hasn’t been at its best lately. Somewhat difficult weeks have passed recently. He said at a press conference, “Really, I’m trying to gain some momentum for the rest of the season. “Although it might sound like I have low expectations for the week, I would really like to play four strong rounds, hit some great shots, and have some very excellent ups and downs. I also want to make some crucial putts during the week.
“I’m definitely more frustrated than I’ve been in a long time. I have to think that playing great golf is just around the corner.
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Even with his recent difficulties, Clark is still rated fourth in the world, but his odds of winning at Pinehurst this week, which some publications have as high as 66-1, do not place him among the top 20.
He acknowledges that his psychological game needs to be strengthened.
“I believe that the individuals that truly succeed and enjoy the game have a longer career because they are simply mentally stronger than everyone else,” he continued. I really need to stop placing so much pressure on myself. I need to work on my expectations.
It’s difficult. Being a top player is clearly difficult, especially when you have to do it as fast as I did (winning a major in just his ninth appearance). Right now, guys like Scottie make it seem really simple. Many other individuals struggle over the majority of the year and may perform well in a select few games.
It’s undoubtedly difficult. I’m definitely frustrated with myself for not being more consistent at the moment.
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Wyndham Clark has had a difficult 2024 thus far.
Ever since Grayson Murray, who was born in Raleigh, only 70 miles away, walked out of a tournament a little more than two weeks ago and took his own life, mental health has gained significant attention. Clark acknowledges that the PGA Tour can be a lonely place and that people who play on it ought to start watching out for one another more. The tour is frequently chastised for lacking comradery.
He remarked, “It’s evidently a really terrible and awful event that happened.” “The bad thing about what we do is that it’s so challenging and lonely.
“I know there are times when you’re feeling down and you start thinking things that you would rather not think. When you miss the cut, toss your clubs in the vehicle, and drive off feeling incredibly p****d off, there are those genuinely lonely moments.
“After many of the rounds, I would estimate that 80% of the pitch storms off very p****d off. To be honest, we have an endless supply of resources when it comes to the help and stuff that these men have out here.
“I simply believe that it’s more about the players and caddies possibly keeping an eye on each other.” saying something like, “Hey, man, how you doing?” Not merely “How are you doing with the golf?” Perhaps the players should take the initiative to achieve it.
Adam Scott of Australia will make it ninety-two majors in a row, even though he was eliminated from the play-offs last week. After missing the Memorial Tournament, he fell to 61st on Monday, missing out on the spot he required to be in the world’s top 60. However, Murray’s removal from the list gave him the opportunity to move up one spot.
As one of four alternates from final qualifying, fellow former Masters champion Sergio Garcia, who is currently a member of the LIV Golf Tour, will compete in his 25th consecutive US Open.
