Meet the caddie: Brian Smith

How long have you caddied?
Since 1992

Players I’ve caddied for…
John Huston, Brad Faxon, Justin Leonard, Sean O’Hair, Harris English, Bud Cauley, Wyndham Clark

Childhood hometown…
Chicago, IL

High school attended…
Immaculate Conception Class of 1983

Did you play college golf?
Yes

Where did you play?
University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX

What is your greatest golf memory?
Watching Nicklaus win the 86 Masters.

What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
Being on the winning side of 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla.

What is the best part about being a caddie?
Being in the game.

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Ben Crenshaw

Favorite city to visit?
Scottsdale, AZ

Favorite course to caddie?
Innisbrook Copperhead

Favorite course to play?
Tampa Palms CC

Professional interests outside of golf?
Interior Design

Favorite food?
Italian

Favorite beverage?
Blue Moon

Favorite restaurant?
On Swann Tampa

Favorite bar?
Bad Boyz Moline

Favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Lightning, Rays, Bucs

Favorite movie?
Shawshank Redemption

Hobbies outside of golf?
Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey