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Wyndham Clark Uses Wooden Coat Hanger On The Open Range

A coach‑backed, old‑school drill to flatten Clark's cupped left wrist went viral after The Open posted footage.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows A golfer in a blue shirt and grey shorts preparing to swing a wooden club, while others watch, Image 2 shows Wyndham Clark uses a coat hanger during his warm ups for the British Open, Image 3 shows U.S. golfer Wyndham Clark speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England on Monday, July 13, 2026
Jun 25, 2026; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Wyndham Clark prepares to putt on the 13th green during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Dufour-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Clark used the wooden coat hanger on the Royal Birkdale practice range on Monday to correct a cupped left wrist that has flattened his ability to square the clubface.
  • He told reporters the hanger is a simple feel drill agreed with swing coach Pat Coyner and that he typically takes about 15 to 20 shots with it to lock in the wrist position.
  • The Open’s official social post of video and photos of the setup prompted broad fan reaction and jokes on social media, turning a routine technical session into a viral moment.
  • Clark acknowledged his ball striking had been off after the Genesis Scottish Open and is scheduled to tee off Thursday at 10:04 a.m. ET with Cameron Young and Ludvig Aberg.
  • The episode highlights how low‑tech aids still play a role for elite players and comes as The R&A reiterates Rule 1.2b guidance on player conduct, keeping behavior under scrutiny this week.