PGA Tour golfer Michael Kim recently sparked a heated discussion about the role and expertise of caddies, making a blunt statement on social media that while many caddies believe they understand golf, only a few truly do.
This assertion highlights the ongoing debate over whether caddies need to possess deep golfing skills to be effective in their roles. While some, like Scottie Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott, are credited with significantly contributing to a golfer’s success, Kim’s comments suggest that not all caddies possess the level of skill or knowledge one might expect.
This conversation brings into focus the varied backgrounds of caddies, from those with little experience in playing the sport to those like John Ellis, who are regarded as exceptional players in their own right. Kim’s revelation, coupled with a past experience where he fired a caddie for unprofessional conduct, underscores the complexities and expectations of the caddie-player relationship in professional golf.
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