Wyndham Clark details what so many people get wrong about Augusta National during Masters week

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Despite only making one Masters appearance, Wyndham Clark has claimed that there’s something many people get wrong about Augusta National.

The 30-year-old’s only outing at golf’s most prestigious venue came during the 2024 edition, where he finished on seven over and missed the cut.

Clark finished the 2024 season well during the FedEx Cup playoffs but was one of the poorer US performers at the Presidents Cup, finishing with a 1-2-1 record.

Nevertheless, the American has now shared what he believes is misunderstood about Augusta National, despite only visiting the course once before.

Wyndham Clark: Augusta National shot shape is misunderstood

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Speaking during the No Laying Up Podcast, Clark claimed that there’s a common misconception that a draw is the right shot to hit during the Masters.

“Everyone always thinks, Augusta, you have to hook it or hit big draws; you really don’t,” said the American.

“There are a few holes where it helps. I have the ability to hit it very straight and sometimes draw it with driver. I’ve really learnt to draw it with the three-wood, so that helps.”

Jack Nicklaus agrees with Wyndham Clark’s Masters comments

Somewhat surprisingly, Clark’s comments have been backed up by arguably the greatest golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus.

Speaking during an interview with Nick Faldo two years ago, Nicklaus claimed that a draw is sporadically used around Augusta, with a fade preferable with approach shots.

“Augusta has shots that you need to play right-to-left, but most shots are fades,” Nicklaus said.

“You look at two, three, five, right through the golf course, and you’ve got a couple of right-to-lefts there. Six is a little right-to-left, and one is a little right-to-left.

“But for the most part, coming into the greens, a fade will do you fine, but off the tee, you’ve got to hit it right-to-left occasionally.”

The Golden Bear knows a thing or two about winning the Masters, having landed six green jackets during his illustrious career.

Clark, on the other hand, will make just his second appearance in 2025. It’s clear who golf fans should be listening to here.