Meet the caddie: Kenny Harms

How long have you caddied?
25 years

Players I’ve caddied for…
Kevin Na, Hubert Green, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Raymond Floyd, Aaron Baddley, Jan Stephenson, Emilee Klein, Lynn Conneley and Michelle Wie

Childhood hometown…
Paramus, NJ

High school attended…
Paramus Class of 1984

Did you play college golf?
Yes

Where did you play?
West Chester University

Did you play any other sports in college? 
Yes, wrestling and baseball

What is your greatest golf memory?
Working for Hale Irwin in the Senior Skins Game. Playing with Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.

What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
All my players wins.

What is the best part about being a caddie?
The friendships I have made with my players.

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Jack Nicklaus

Favorite city to visit?
NYC

Favorite course to caddie? 
Any Open Championship course

Favorite course to play?
Cypress Point Golf Club

Professional interests outside of golf?
Real Estate, Investing, Wine and Oil

Favorite food? 
NY Pizza

Favorite beverage?
Joseph Phelps Insignia

Favorite restaurant?
Any New York Pizza Joint

Favorite bar?
Wine Bar

Favorite sports team?
NY Yankees and NY Giants, PennState, Iowa wrestling, Nebraska and Michigan Football

Favorite movie?
Haven’t seen it yet!

Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Snead

Hobbies outside of golf?
NCAA Wrestling, Football, Hockey, Baseball, Gin, Poker, wine, working out, hiking, traveling 

Any other information you would like for us to know that we may have not previously known? 
I’m a conservative!

What is your golf handicap?
14

Are you involved in a charity/foundation? 
St. Jude

Who is your inspirational role model? 
My father

Alternate career choice and why? 
Wrestling coach and real estate, two passions, maybe someday in the wine industry

What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career? 
Every win!

What is your favorite stop on Tour and why? 
The Open Championship, how golf is meant to be played.

What is your favorite restaurant on Tour and why? 
Any great pizza place.

Where do you reside during off season? 
Orlando, Florida

COMMENTS

  1. Kenny, rooting for you and Kevin. Can’t forget how gracious you and he were at that
    Valero in 2013. Hope to see your team on the leaderboard at the masters!

    Lawson Thompson
    Marietta GA

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