Meet the caddie: Tom Janis

Tom Janis

How long have you caddied?
33 years (with a 12-year break in between)

Players I’ve caddied for…
Derek Fathauer, Tom Hoge and a number of others

Childhood hometown…
Sarasota

Did you play college golf?
Yes

Where did you play?
Manatee Jr College

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Tom Watson

Favorite city to visit?
New Orleans

Favorite course to caddie?
St Andrews

Favorite Course to play?
Any

Favorite food?
Cheeseburger

Favorite beverage?
Diet Coke

Favorite restaurant?
Jimmy Johns

Favorite bar?
Millers Ale Houses

Favorite sports team?
Chicago Cubs

Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Donald Trump, George Bush and my son

Hobbies outside of Golf?
Texas Hold em Poker, Movies and Chicago Cubs

What is your golf handicap? 
8

Who is your inspirational role model? 
Father

Alternate career choice? 
Salesman

Nickname…
TJ

What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career? 
Winning tournaments

What is your favorite stop on Tour and why? 
Pebble Beach, the beauty of it

What is your favorite restaurant on Tour? 
Chipotle

Where do you reside during off season? 
Sarasota

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