Meet the caddie: Scott Sajtinac

How long have you caddied?
15 years

Players I’ve caddied for…
Craig Parry, Paul Goydos, Stuart Appleby, Trevor Immelman, Troy Merritt and Anirban Lahiri

Childhood hometown…
Perth, Australia

Did you play college golf?
No

College attended…
Murdoch (1993-1997)

What is your greatest golf memory?
1991 the first time I broke par.

What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
Shooting 59 with Stuart Appleby in the final round of the 2010 Greenbrier Classic to win by one shot.

What is the best part about being a caddie?
The people you meet along the way.

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Seve

Favorite city to visit?
New Orleans and San Diego

Favorite course to caddie? 
Hilton Head and Riveria

Favorite course to play?
LA North

Professional interests outside of golf?
I coach the Latvian women’s semi pro table tennis team

Favorite food? 
Matzo Balls

Favorite beverage?
IPA

Favorite restaurant?
Sal’s in Edinburg, VA

Favorite bar?
Snickers

Favorite sports team?
Houston Astros baby

Favorite movie?
Royal Tennenbaums

Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Seve, Chevy Chase, Anthony Bourdain

Hobbies outside of Golf?
Reading, cooking, food, writing, yoga

Any other information you would like for us to know that we may have not previously known? 
I’m 6 feet tall.

What is your golf handicap?
4

What are your hobbies/passions outside of caddying?
Wine, writing

Who is your inspirational role model?
Anthony Bourdain, John Ashworth, Bono

Alternate career choice and why?
Staff writer for a TV show, I can wear sweats to work.

Nickname…
Saj, my last name shortened

What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
The Open Championship. Nothing better, the atmosphere, the gold courses, the towns, all top notch

What is your favorite restaurant on Tour and why?
Cochon Butcher, New Orleans, A burger called Le Pig Mac, and the best blood sausage you will eat

Where do you reside during the offseason?
Australia and Houston

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