A playful family ultimatum has led U.S. Open winner Wyndham Clark to swap his regular caddie for his brother at this week’s Mexico Open.
Key points
- Wyndham Clark will be caddied by his brother Brendan for the Mexico Open after a wedding‑related ultimatum.
- Long‑time caddie David Pelekoudas is unavailable this week due to a wedding in Italy.
- Clark used the occasion to call for more international PGA Tour events, citing his enjoyment of playing in Europe and Latin America.
U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark confirmed that his brother Brendan will be carrying his clubs at the Mexico Open after the sibling allegedly warned he would not attend Clark’s wedding unless the PGA Tour star agreed to the arrangement.
Clark, who has been paired with long‑time caddie David “Big Wave Dave” Pelekoudas for a highly successful season that included wins at the CJ Cup, Byron Nelson and the BMW Championship, will be without Pelekoudas this week because the caddie is attending a wedding in Italy.
Family ties on the bag
Speaking to reporters, Clark said, “Then my brother jumped on it and he said, ‘I’m caddying for you, otherwise you’re not coming to the wedding.’” He added that the one‑week partnership will be “fun” and noted the distance between their homes – Brendan lives in Kansas City while Clark resides in Arizona – makes the opportunity special.
Despite already securing starts in next year’s signature events, Clark said he enjoys playing frequently to stay sharp and test equipment. He also used the interview to advocate for more international PGA Tour stops, noting, “I would love if we had more events international… I like playing over in Europe, I love playing in Latin America.”
Clark’s recent form and schedule
Clark is not the only player adjusting his caddie lineup for the tournament. Golfweek reports that Camilo Villegas will be paired with former LIV caddie José Campra, Brian Dilley will fill in for Karl Villips, and Ben Griffin has linked up with Jon Yabrough after parting ways with Alex Ritthamel.
Reader questions
Why is Wyndham Clark playing the Mexico Open despite a packed schedule?
Clark said he likes staying sharp by playing frequently and sees the event as an opportunity to test clubs and enjoy the Mexican golf culture.
Who will be Wyndham Clark’s caddie for the tournament?
His brother Brendan Clark will serve as his caddie for the week, replacing regular caddie David Pelekoudas.
What did Clark say about the PGA Tour’s future locations?
He expressed a desire for more international events, mentioning his fondness for playing in Europe and Latin America and suggesting the Tour could expand like the NFL or NBA.
Source: golfmagic.com
