Jump to content
IGNORED

Take a caddy or go solo?

Bump-n-MI

By Bump-n-MI,
in Golf Talk

 Share
Note: This thread is 5747 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Bump-n-MI Dedicated Member

Bump-n-MI

My friend that caddies for me during tournaments (when caddies are allowed) is out of town this weekend. The only other person that has volunteered has minimal knowledge and can't read a green for s**t. Think I'm better off going solo? Carts are an option but I cannot stand riding…..especially during tournaments because they typically take so long. Thoughts?

Callaway X-Hot Tour GD Tour AD DI-7 Sonartec SS-3.5 16* FTP-X Adams Idea Super S 19* Matrix Kujoh
Bridgestone J33B DG X100 Mizuno MP 53*6 Mizuno MP 56*10 WRX Sq. Gr. GTO Ported
Mizuno MP 60*6 WRX Sq. Gr. GTO Ported Odyssey White Hot Tour #5 Callaway Tourix

GHIN: 10436305

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Slim 11 Well Established Member

Slim 11

I am not a superstar, but I have always been told that I would make a great caddy. Not sure if I am in shape for it, but if your not too far away in Michigan, I could use a nice walk.
How much for the loop? :)

Slim 11
Driver: Cobra F-Speed 10.5*
3 wood: Cobra F Speed
5 wood: Cobra F Speed
Irons: Cobra 3100H/I 3-PWSW: Pixl 56*Putter: Monza Rossa MalletBall: Slazenger Raw Feel

Link to comment
Share on other sites

MRW Member

MRW

Might as well take him along. You won't have to use your energy toting your clubs and if he can't read a green tune him out. He shouldn't harm your game at all.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

NM Golf Super Member

NM Golf

Just that fact of not having to carry your bag would make me say yes. Figure out your own yardages and read your own greens but at least this guy can wipe down the irons after each shot, wipe down your ball on each green, and make sure you don't get too tired by carrying your own bag.

Danny    In my :ping: Hoofer Tour golf bag on my :clicgear: 8.0 Cart

Driver:   :pxg: 0311 Gen 5  X-Stiff.                        Irons:  :callaway: 4-PW APEX TCB Irons 
3 Wood: :callaway: Mavrik SZ Rogue X-Stiff                            Nippon Pro Modus 130 X-Stiff
3 Hybrid: :callaway: Mavrik Pro KBS Tour Proto X   Wedges: :vokey:  50°, 54°, 60° 
Putter: :odyssey:  2-Ball Ten Arm Lock        Ball: :titleist: ProV 1

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

Jordasch Member

Jordasch

Might as well take him along. You won't have to use your energy toting your clubs and if he can't read a green tune him out. He shouldn't harm your game at all.

+1. I was asked to caddy for our just graduated number 1 Varsity golfer, but he chickened out and went with a cart. Only being 15, I guess any help is better than no help. Maybe he'll surprise you?

In my Extreme Sport II Carry bag:
Burner Draw 9.5
Firesole 5 Wood
Firesole 3-PW
PureSpin GW and LW (Low price, High quality)Spalding SW XG Sabertooth Laddie Extreme for practice. Juice, with HS insignia printed.Soon to be: r7 Draw preowned 3-PWELHS VARSITY GOLFER!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Slim 11 Well Established Member

Slim 11

I can read greens (usually) very well. And I am only kidding about the fee for the loop. I think it would be fun to caddy as long as you remember that the final decision to hit 7 iron to carry 180 yards of water lies with you, regardless of my opinion. When it plops I don't want you bi***ing at me about how I talked you into it.

Of course, if you cash in the tournament I will expect my 10%!

Slim 11
Driver: Cobra F-Speed 10.5*
3 wood: Cobra F Speed
5 wood: Cobra F Speed
Irons: Cobra 3100H/I 3-PWSW: Pixl 56*Putter: Monza Rossa MalletBall: Slazenger Raw Feel

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Slim 11 Well Established Member

Slim 11

Honestly, I think the biggest benefit of a caddy is to give you a sounding board. Someone to talk things over with. Ultimately the decisions are yours. Sure, he can help read a green and give you distances, but sometimes it's just being able to hear yourself talk (and it looks better if you're not alone) that sorts out any indecision.

I think any caddy is better than none.

Slim 11
Driver: Cobra F-Speed 10.5*
3 wood: Cobra F Speed
5 wood: Cobra F Speed
Irons: Cobra 3100H/I 3-PWSW: Pixl 56*Putter: Monza Rossa MalletBall: Slazenger Raw Feel

Link to comment
Share on other sites

GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

Im going to go against the group on this one and say go solo. IMO, you need to have a certain level of trust with your caddy. You also need your caddy to pump you up when you need it and to reign you in when you attempt to make the wrong decisions
IMO, if my regular caddy were out of town and my choice were to go it alone or to have a complete stranger whose knowledge of reading greens, judging and selecting shots could be questionable, Id say go it alone. I think that if I were to have a caddy, especially in a tournament, Id want it to be someone whom Im really close to who knows me well and whom I trust 100%.
No offense intended, Slim 11.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Slim 11 Well Established Member

Slim 11

Im going to go against the group on this one and say go solo. IMO, you need to have a certain level of trust with your caddy. You also need your caddy to pump you up when you need it and to reign you in when you attempt to make the wrong decisions

None taken. I agree about the skills and intangibles a caddy can bring to the game. However, I would say that has a lot to do with the player (your point about trust applies). I am assuming our "friend in need" is not a complete tool and would benefit from the companionship.

Slim 11
Driver: Cobra F-Speed 10.5*
3 wood: Cobra F Speed
5 wood: Cobra F Speed
Irons: Cobra 3100H/I 3-PWSW: Pixl 56*Putter: Monza Rossa MalletBall: Slazenger Raw Feel

Link to comment
Share on other sites

GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

True. I can see how a caddie could be a great aid or a great hinderance.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Note: This thread is 5747 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.

  • Popular Now

  • Posts

    • GolfLug
      Nelly Korda 4, errr, 5 in a Row!

      By GolfLug ·

      I honestly believe if they play longer tees by 300-400 yards, closer to or over 7,000 yards, more rough, tougher greens, women's golf will become much more gripping.  BTW, if it weren't for Scottie killing it right now, men's golf isn't exactly compelling.
    • iacas
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By iacas ·

      Day 542, April 26, 2024 A lesson no-show, no-called (he had the wrong time even though the last text was confirming the time… 😛), so I used 45 minutes or so of that time to get some good work in.
    • iacas
      My Swing (iacas)

      By iacas ·

      Same old:
    • iacas
      Nelly Korda 4, errr, 5 in a Row!

      By iacas ·

      Yeah, that. It stands out… because it's so rare. And interest in Caitlin Clark will likely result in a very small bump to the WNBA or something… and then it will go back down to very low viewership numbers. Like it's always had. A small portion, yep. It doesn't help that she lost, either. Girls often don't even want to watch women playing sports. My daughter golfs… I watch more LPGA Tour golf than she does, and it's not even close. I watch more LPGA Tour golf than PGA Tour golf, even. She watches very little of either. It's just the way it is. Yes, it's a bit of a vicious cycle, but… how do you break it? If you invest a ton of money into broadcasting an LPGA Tour event, the same coverage you'd spend on a men's event… you'll lose a ton of money. It'd take decades to build up the interest. Even with interest in the PGA Tour declining.
    • JetFan1983
      Nelly Korda 4, errr, 5 in a Row!

      By JetFan1983 ·

      Oh yea, now I remember reading about you on TMZ!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept
The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...