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   cw

   Jan 23, 2015 at 12:56 pm

   If you want the pace of play to improve, just let players/caddies use lasers or GPS. The caddies are gonna get the right yardage number anyways; it just takes longer without the lasers.

   Being on tour without a caddie would get really lonely. You might see some people actually go crazy under the stress without someone to talk to all those hours on the course, in hotels, on planes, etc.

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   Sir Issac

   Sep 25, 2014 at 10:05 am

   No caddies = super slow play! Plus imagine all the divots and unraked bunkers.

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   marcelo otero

   Sep 22, 2014 at 8:58 am

   The next caddie Adam has too be Eddie gardino

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   Boner

   Sep 18, 2014 at 9:38 pm

   If I was a betting man I would bet that Phil will dump Bones and go with Stevie.

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     Rob

     Sep 19, 2014 at 10:01 am

     I’d take that bet…no chance

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   Foley

   Sep 18, 2014 at 3:47 pm

   Stevie quit caddying to be tigers new swing coach.

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     James Strachan

     Sep 26, 2014 at 5:16 am

     He is big headed enough and sufficiently foul mouthed to think he could be his swing coach.

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   Erik

   Sep 18, 2014 at 10:32 am

   Awesome, now he just needs to get rid of the belly putter and I can finally become a fan as I really like his swing.

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   dot dot

   Sep 18, 2014 at 9:08 am

   Once Adam has to use a legal putter Steve would become a part time caddy. Having to work only on Thursdays and Fridays.

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     Brandon

     Sep 18, 2014 at 10:32 am

     Shows what you know. Adam has always been a lousy putter by tour standards even with a short stick, the length has nothing to do with it. And the putter is not illegal until the rule change.

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       Scooter McGavin

       Sep 18, 2014 at 10:40 am

       I think you missed the joke.

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         dot dot

         Sep 18, 2014 at 4:56 pm

         Thanks Scooter. It’s tough to write em then have to explain em.

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         Brandon

         Sep 20, 2014 at 10:11 pm

         Got the joke, wasn’t funny. Think you missed my point completely.

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           g patock

           Sep 24, 2014 at 6:20 pm

           Geez, Brandon. Loosen up a little.

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     Jorge

     Sep 23, 2014 at 6:24 am

     Oh man, I really laughed out loud with this comment. Awesome comment….maybe cause I totally agree.
     Thanks for the laugh 🙂

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   Scooter McGavin

   Sep 18, 2014 at 6:01 am

   Am I the only one that doesn’t think there should even be caddies in golf? Sorry old guys, I know it’s tradition, and has been around forever, but something doesn’t seem right about the top, most elite players in a sport needing someone to carry clubs, provide yardages, read your putts, and help strategize your round. I feel like that should all be on the golfer.

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     Knobbywood

     Sep 18, 2014 at 8:36 am

     Spoken like someone with little tournament golf experience

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       Scooter McGavin

       Sep 18, 2014 at 9:20 am

       So is there supposed to be an argument in there? You’re right, I don’t have playing experience in tournaments, but I do have caddy experience in tournaments. Do you have any actual thoughts as to why the golfer shouldn’t shoulder the full work load of playing in competition? They already have to execute the shots themselves, so why not make them handle their own equipment and not have a “second opinion” man? Is there a reason they should have a “helper”?

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         Jeff Kinney

         Sep 18, 2014 at 11:37 am

         It keeps the economy moving forward.

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       dorcasm

       Sep 18, 2014 at 9:42 am

       “Spoken like someone with little tournament golf experience”

       What does that have to do with anything? It comes down to whether you think golf should be an individual or team sport.

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     bradford

     Sep 18, 2014 at 11:08 am

     I think excusing tradition removes the strongest argument for caddies. They are and always have been part of the game and I’d hate to see it ever go away. You make a solid point about carrying, and I walk and carry everywhere I’m allowed, but I’d hate to imagine golf without caddies. Sometimes things don’t have to make sense, but that doesn’t make them bad.

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       Scooter McGavin

       Sep 18, 2014 at 1:16 pm

       I completely agree that the main reason is tradition. What I am wondering is if there are any legitimate reasons/arguments to be made other than tradition.

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         Jeremy

         Sep 18, 2014 at 1:40 pm

         If I had to come up with one, I’d say walking 4 rounds of golf in tournament conditions is hard enough. If you had to carry your own bag as well, it’d really take a toll on the body.

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           MikeOZ

           Sep 19, 2014 at 7:02 am

           They could use push carts like the rest of us.. another sponsorship opportunity!

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           M.

           Sep 26, 2014 at 6:37 pm

           …or they could utilize local juniors/amateurs for caddy duties?! Would that not be traditional?!

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     drfairway

     Sep 18, 2014 at 6:19 pm

     I see your point of views and somewhat agree, but without the caddies, the pace of play will be horrible.

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       Rich

       Sep 18, 2014 at 6:49 pm

       You mean it’s not already?

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     Double Mocha Man

     Sep 18, 2014 at 9:06 pm

     One thing is for sure, the bags would get a lot smaller and lighter. No longer would the golfer carry 3 sets of playing clothes, extra shoes, 2 dozen Pro V1’s, 5 bananas, 4 golf gloves, 3 towels, 2 apples and 1 bottle of Jim Beam.

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       nikkyd

       Sep 18, 2014 at 11:29 pm

       How many guys players out there do ya think are taking a nip off the jug while in a tournament? Probably all the cool old guys

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9. 

   Airbender

   Sep 17, 2014 at 11:34 pm

   Best wishes for both Adam and Steve!

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    Rich

    Sep 17, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    I’m not a fan of Steve Williams but there’s no questioning his credentials as a caddy. Hopefully Adam can find another top caddy because he is an amazing player, a top bloke and I think he could win more majors and big events in the future with the right bag man.

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      bradford

      Sep 18, 2014 at 11:10 am

      You gonna “moderate” this post too? My actual comment was censored for the word “douche”

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      bradford

      Sep 18, 2014 at 11:11 am

      in reference to Steve’s similarity to Patrick Reed

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