Wyndham Clark made his competitive debut at Augusta National Golf Club in the 2024 Masters and finished with a 1-over 73.
Despite an 8-shot deficit to leader Bryson DeChambeau, who is part of the LIV Golf league, Clark remained confident, noting that they have 54 holes to play, just like in LIV Golf.
🚨🏌🏻♂️😏 #SHOTS FIRED — Wyndham Clark on his chances of chasing down Masters leader Bryson DeChambeau after his opening round 73: "In LIV Golf they only play 54, so I like my chances. We've got a lot of golf left — someone shot 7 under… I could do that tomorrow." 💀 pic.twitter.com/2yeWoaJ7bV
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 11, 2024
Clark acknowledged that better performance on the par-5s and making a few putts could greatly impact the outcome.
Augusta National’s challenging conditions, including strong gusts of up to 30 miles per hour, posed a challenge for all players.
Clark played alongside Viktor Hovland and Cameron Smith, who both scored under par.
Clark emphasized the importance of improving his performance on the par-5s and making putts. Despite some setbacks, he felt his game was in good shape.
"Yeah, we've got 54 holes. In LIV Golf they only play 54, so I like my chances."
Wyndham Clark feels confident he can still catch the leaders after his first round at the Masters. pic.twitter.com/xcvLGq0mrz
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 11, 2024
Clark mentioned that playing the 2-under par hole 8 could have made a significant difference. He played four practice rounds leading up to the tournament in perfect weather conditions.
However, the gusty winds during the competitive round made putting difficult. Clark expressed his belief that there is still a lot of golf left in the tournament and that he has a chance to make a comeback.
Fans reacted as follows:
Better chance that Wyndham only plays 36 this week than him chasing down the leader lol
— LIV Golf Updates (@LIVGolfUpdates) April 11, 2024
He's just being honest. LIV does play 54 holes and he could go low tomorrow. I see nothing here except truth.
— Ben Hogan 1953 (@TinCup2020) April 11, 2024
The worst player on tour. Career journeyman and crying because LIV didn’t offer what he wanted
— yungkuch (@YungKuch) April 12, 2024
The worst player on tour. Career journeyman and crying because LIV didn’t offer what he wanted
— yungkuch (@YungKuch) April 12, 2024
You know what ,there are a ton of PGAT guys that cant do 54……its called the cut…….
— Cascade Bear (@TheCascadeBear) April 11, 2024
Challenge accepted, Wyndham! The comeback is always on the horizon in golf. Anything can happen on the course, just keep that belief strong. Go out there and show them what youre made of! ⛳️ #GolfIsLife
— Crypto Signals (@CryptoSignalsU) April 11, 2024
He’s like a #BITCOIN hater who missed the first 3 cycles and is now jealous and angry at the ppl who had the balls to make the jump when he didn’t. He’ll miss the cut.
— The Mange ⚡️ (@the_katsu888) April 12, 2024
His therapist clearly did not make the trip – poor guy
— TheBUFFdog (@BIGR3DCLIFFORD) April 11, 2024
Yeah highly doubt you’re shooting -7 tmr Wyndham
— David S (@golfnjokes) April 11, 2024
Says the guy that won a 54 hole event 2 months ago
— Edgar Donnybrook (@edonovan91) April 11, 2024
