Meet the caddie: Bruce Clendenen


How long have you caddied?
16 years

Players I’ve caddied for…
Brett Quigley, Brad Faxon, Matt Gogel, J.P. Hayes, Mike Sposa, Brent Geiberger, Michael Letzig

Childhood hometown…
Newport Beach, CA

High school attended…
Greenwich High School, Class of ’87

Did you play college golf?
Yes

Where did you play?
University of Rhode Island

What is your golf handicap? 
6

What is your greatest golf memory?
High school hole-in-one.

What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
For both tour victories my players said words to the effect that they were going to win after walking off the 15th green Sunday.

What is the best part about being a caddie?
One boss, being outdoors, and hitting the reset button each week.

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Paul Azinger, Greg Norman

Favorite city to visit?
Las Vegas

Favorite course to caddie?
Pebble Beach

Favorite course to play?
Pine Valley

Professional interests outside of golf?
Licensed California Real Estate 

Favorite food?
Burgers

Favorite beverage?
Fresh OJ

Favorite restaurant?
Miguel’s Jr.

Favorite bar?
Dukes

Favorite sports teams?
Miami Dolphins, LA Dodgers

Favorite movie?
Most movies from the 80’s

Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods

Hobbies outside of golf?
Cars, Real Estate, tennis, Formula 1, Stock market 

Alternate career choice and why? 
Real Estate, I’ve always appreciated older homes and the craftsmanship.

Do you have a nickname on Tour and what is the story behind it?
Juicer, brought an OJ and donut to class everyday in High School.

What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career? 
Winning the first week with Brad Faxon.

What is your favorite stop on Tour? 
Pebble Beach

What is your favorite restaurant on Tour?
Japenga, sushi in La Jolla, CA

Where do you reside during the off season? 
Southern California

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