r/ProGolf

Do you think that loyalty is really that important between a Caddy and a Golfer? How much of a difference does a Caddy make for a professional Golfer in your opinion? Why do you think that some Caddies turn down other jobs especially if its from a better player? Like in Tony Navarros case. He had a great opportunity to Caddy for Tiger Woods in 1999. But he turned it down for some reason. I think that any Caddy who had the opportunity to work for Tiger Woods should have taken it in my opinion. I don't get why Tony Navarro turned down a golden opportunity to Caddy for the greatest Golfer of all time. I bet he probably is kicking himself now. How many of you would Caddie for Tiger Woods if you had the chance? I know that I would definitely jump at the chance to Caddy for Tiger Woods. I would just tell my other player that I got a better opportunity/offer. I don't think that any Golfer would be mad at their Caddy if they had an opportunity to work for Tiger Woods. If anything most Golfers would encourage and want something better for their Caddies. I would love to hear everyone's opinions and prospectives about The Golfer and Caddy Relationship and why you think loyalty is or isn't important.

My son is 23 and has dedicated basically his whole life to golf. Today he played a qualifier for the US Amateur and shot +2 really solid golf but three mistakes were the difference between moving on and going home. Not long ago it was the same story at US Open qualifying down in Orlando: nearly everything clicked, but just a little short.

As a dad, I'm sitting with this mix of feelings. Incredibly proud of how far he's come and the level he's playing at +2 in a US Am qualifier is no joke. But also gutted for him, because I see how much he pours into it, and how cruel the margins are at this level. A few shots over a lifetime of work.

What a game. It gives you everything and asks for everything back. The same sport that builds so much character is the one that breaks your heart by a stroke or two.

For those who've been on this road whether you chased it yourself or watched your kid do it how do you keep showing up after coming this close, this often? How do you support someone who's good enough to dream it but keeps running into those razor thin margins? Would love to hear from people who get it.

Claim: Smaller tournaments like the Travelers Championship should be mandatory.

Upvote to agree, Comment why if you disagree!

More hypocrisy from these losers.

Critics said he didn’t deserve a Tour card because the Zurich is a team event that he won with his brother. But since earning his card Alex Fitzpatrick has made every cut (7/7), with 4 top tens and 6 top 25 finishes. Top 30 on the money list though he’s played half the events most others have. This week he’s *again* right around the top ten. He’s more than validated his position. What a story!