Are you curious about what happens when the best caddies in golf come together for a team event? Let’s take a closer look at how these usually solitary figures join forces to support their players in a unique way at events like the Presidents Cup.
Normally, caddies like Austin Kaiser keep their information close to the vest when working with their players on the PGA Tour. But during team events like the Presidents Cup, everything changes. Caddies from different backgrounds and experiences come together to form a cohesive unit, sharing insights, strategies, and even living spaces for the duration of the tournament.
Caddies and players for the U.S. team will be together this week, on and off the course. (Chris Condon / PGA Tour via Getty Images)
During the Presidents Cup, caddies not only collaborate on course strategy but also share living spaces and team rooms with the players. This unique dynamic allows them to form closer bonds, exchange valuable insights, and create a unified front against the competition.
Joe Greiner, long-time caddie for Max Homa, emphasizes the importance of teamwork during these events, highlighting the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the game. The caddies’ role goes beyond carrying bags; they become integral parts of a collective effort to secure victory for their team.
Joe Greiner is in his third team event as Max Homa’s caddie. (Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images)
With the appointment of John Wood as the U.S. Ryder Cup Team Manager, the recognition of caddies’ crucial role in team events continues to grow. Caddies like Kaiser see this as an opportunity to contribute to a unified team approach and make a difference on and off the course.
So, the next time you watch a team event like the Presidents Cup or Ryder Cup, remember that it’s not just the golfers battling on the course; it’s a collective effort that includes the unsung heroes of the game – the caddies.
(Top photo of Jonathan Jakovac, left, and John Ellis: Ben Jared / PGA Tour via Getty Images)
