EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 36 MIN
Ep. 171 - Mark Carens - Winning The US Open
from Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell · host Dr. Rob Bell
Mark Carens is a veteran PGA Tour caddie who’s been inside the ropes for some of the sport’s biggest moments, guiding top players through major championships and weekly tour battles most recently winning the US Open with JJ Spaun at Oakmont. He has caddied for Si Woo Kim, Bubba Watson, and others. 2:15 Hinge Moment – How Mark Carens Found His True Calling as a Caddie 4:46 A Hilarious Hinge Moment with Bunker Drama and NY Cheers 8:48 Mental Toughness – Mark Breaks Down the Brutal U.S. Open Setup 12:20 Lessons from the Rory Playoff at the Players Championship 14:29 How a Bogey-Free Round Set the Tone for the U.S. Open 22:02 Mental Toughness in Action – A 44-Foot Putt That Sparked the Comeback 24:07 Mark's Role Before JJ’s Clutch Shot on 17 26:09 Hinge Moment on 18 – JJ’s Final Tee Shot Under Pressure 27:03 The 64-Foot Putt That Sealed the U.S. Open Victory Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
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Mark Carens is a veteran PGA Tour caddie who’s been inside the ropes for some of the sport’s biggest moments, guiding top players through major championships and weekly tour battles most recently winning the US Open with JJ Spaun at Oakmont. He has caddied for Si Woo Kim, Bubba Watson, and others. 00:02:15 Hinge Moment – How Mark Carens Found His True Calling as a Caddie 00:04:46 A Hilarious Hinge Moment with Bunker Drama and NY Cheers 00:08:48 Mental Toughness – Mark Breaks Down the Brutal U.S. Open Setup 00:12:20 Lessons from the Rory Playoff at the Players Championship 00:14:29 How a Bogey-Free Round Set the Tone for the U.S. Open 00:22:02 Mental Toughness in Action – A 44-Foot Putt That Sparked the Comeback 00:24:07 Mark’s Role Before JJ’s Clutch Shot on 17 00:26:09 Hinge Moment on 18 – JJ’s Final Tee Shot Under Pressure 00:27:03 The 64-Foot Putt That Sealed the U.S. Open Victory Don’t forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
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