Caddies and players keeping things in perspective
By Adam Fonseca · March 4, 2019
This week, our caddie social media roundup features examples of the unique partnerships formed between loopers and their players. In many ways they become close to family, and as with all families, there’s always plenty of playful banter.
Take Geno Bonnalie and his player, Joel Dahmen.
The duo didn’t have the best showing at this week’s Honda Classic as Dahmen missed the cut following two rounds over par. Definitely a week to shake off before the next tournament, Bonnalie realized that sometimes a little humor can go a long way to lighten the mood. Or take a jab at your boss. Same same.
I was asked how we made a triple-bogey 7 on the 11th yesterday. This was my man on his 1st and 3rd shot(s)… pic.twitter.com/uWHwE7W5j6
— Geno Bonnalie (@GenoBonnalie) March 2, 2019
My caddy is a jerk. I’m firing him (again) https://t.co/1YSevW1Vdd
— Joel Dahmen (@Joel_Dahmen) March 2, 2019
Meanwhile, is it just me or are caddies becoming modern day MacGyvers on the golf course? Or in the case of Matt Every’s caddie, Derek Mason, modern day Magellans.
Matt Every’s caddie spotted using a compass in final round. Perfectly legal now. Rule 14-3. Whew! pic.twitter.com/kKPn4PA65o
— Todd Fulks (@ToddFulks) March 24, 2014
Mason was spotted using what appeared to be a compass during last week’s Honda Classic to help Every with, well, I guess I’m not even sure what that could possibly help with. Maybe they were lost? Does anyone know if the pair was even in the tournament? Where is a marshal when you need one?
Finally this week, Keith Mitchell recorded his first PGA Tour win in impressive fashion by dropping a barrage of birdies to completely bypass the likes of Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler. His dramatic final putt on 18 to seal the deal was something he will undoubtedly remember the rest of his life.
So, too, will his celebration following his win thanks to a multi-use trophy. According to Aaron Flener, who carries for JT Poston, Mitchell might have a long night ahead of him.
Guys I’m not trying to make a big deal out of this but the top to @K_m_Mitchell ‘s trophy COMES OFF!! IT COMES OFF! It’s drink out of-able!! pic.twitter.com/z51bJ3wKk4
— Aaron Flener (@AaronFlener) March 3, 2019
