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Welcome to The Mental Toughness Podcast, where high performers learn to build resilience, master their mindset, and dominate under pressure.
Hosted by Dr. Rob Bell—sports psychology coach, keynote speaker, 8x author, ultrarunner, and coach to PGA Tour winners, Olympians, and Fortune 500 leaders.
🎙️ Each episode features raw stories and insights from elite athletes, Navy SEALs, coaches, no-quit parents, and leaders who refused to fold under pressure.
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Friday Jul 18, 2025
Ep. 171 - Mark Carens - Winning The US Open
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
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
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