When his regular caddie headed to Italy, Wyndham Clark handed the bag to his younger brother, turning the Mexico Open into a family affair.
Key points
- Wyndham Clark’s regular caddie is unavailable, so his brother Brendan is handling the bag for the Mexico Open.
- Clark has publicly said he hopes a strong performance will help fund Brendan’s wedding and honeymoon.
- Clark enters the tournament as the clear favorite, backed by recent major wins and a top‑5 world ranking.
Denver native Wyndham Clark arrived at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open in Jalisco as the betting favorite, but this week his bag is being carried by someone unexpected – his younger brother Brendan Clark.
Clark’s long‑time caddie, David Pelekoudas, is in Italy attending a wedding, according to Heavy.com, leaving the slot open for a family member to step in.
Family on the Bag
In a tweet cited by Heavy.com, Clark said he wants to play well so he can help Brendan pay for his upcoming wedding and honeymoon, though the post has not been independently verified.
Brendan, about four years younger, has already been part of several of Wyndham’s career moments, including celebrating on the 18th green after Wyndham’s 2023 U.S. Open win at Los Angeles Country Club, and helping create “Dub Club” fan merchandise, as reported by the Denver Gazette.
Clark's Form and Tournament Stakes
Clark’s recent form has been strong – a U.S. Open victory in June, a BMW Championship win in August, a No. 5 world ranking and a +1200 odds favorite on FanDuel – making him the clear headliner in a field that includes only three other top‑50 players.
The VidantaWorld Mexico Open runs Oct. 29‑Nov. 1 on the par‑71, 7,337‑yard Vidanta Vallarta course, with a $6 million purse; Brian Campbell is the defending champion and all four rounds are yet to be played.
Reader questions
Why is Brendan Clark caddying for Wyndham Clark at the Mexico Open?
Clark’s regular caddie, David Pelekoudas, is in Italy for a wedding, so Clark asked his brother Brendan to step in for the tournament.
What does Wyndham Clark hope to achieve by playing well this week?
Clark said in a tweet that a good performance could help him cover the costs of Brendan’s upcoming wedding and honeymoon.
Source: golfpost.com