Who's Better? The Golfer or the Caddy

[mrprovisional]

I've always wondered if the caddy would beat the golfer on his own game. The Golfer can play very well, but always seem to rely on a caddy for tips or advice on what iron to use or even reading the green which is the most important part of the game. Give me your input and lets see what you all say.

[Elsfan]

I've always wondered if the caddy would beat the golfer on his own game. The Golfer can play very well, but always seem to rely on a caddy for tips or advice on what iron to use or even reading the green which is the most important part of the game. Give me your input and lets see what you all say.

Pretty simple, if the caddy could shoot 5 under par at Pga events they would have their own caddy. Dig?

[Devo]

If the caddy could beat the golfer then they wouldn't be the caddy. Now I'm sure there are some really good playing caddies out there but there is a reason the players are the ones making the big bucks.

EDIT: Elsfan beat me too it

I thought caddies were there to take some of the thought process out of the players mind. They will let the player know (as an example), "its 130 to carry the bunker, 146 to the middle and the pin is 160". Now the player has the option to hit any shot that they feel suits the situation, because as we all know the good players have many shots from ~150yrds. It just makes the shot that much easier for the player to hit when all the variables are laid out for them, it allows them to focus on the swing they must make.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

The golfer... They may rely on the caddy but that doesn't mean they can't figure out what to hit, etc on their own. There's a reason the golfer is the golfer and the caddy is, uhhh, not. And you're assuming the caddy is a near scratch player.

[sean_miller]

I've always wondered if the caddy would beat the golfer on his own game. The Golfer can play very well, but always seem to rely on a caddy for tips or advice on what iron to use or even reading the green which is the most important part of the game. Give me your input and lets see what you all say.

Are we talking about professional golfers, greensfee players at Bandon Dunes, or junior girls with their dad on the bag?

[golfro]

the caddy's job is to familiarize themselves with the course and give guidance to the golfer based on what they know about the course.

doesn't mean they have the skills to get the ball where they want it to go.

[Shorty]

I've always wondered if the caddy would beat the golfer on his own game. The Golfer can play very well, but always seem to rely on a caddy for tips or advice on what iron to use or even reading the green which is the most important part of the game. Give me your input and lets see what you all say.

It is pretty much accepted that caddies are better players than the players they caddy for. This is why they are prepared to work for 10% of what the player earns. All caddies hit the ball longer and straighter than their player and, without exception, have amazing short games. What sets them apart, though, is their understanding of course management and ability to choose the correct club. A few years ago they started the RC Cola Tour (Reverse Caddy) and the scoring averages of the caddies was so much lower than the players' that, the players boycotted the events after the RC British Open.

So, yes, the caddies are superior players in each and every respect. It has always been so, but some of the players won't admit it. I think Davis Love III and Padraig Harrington get particularly tetch when the subject is brought up. I know for a fact that Steve Williams was a MUCH better player than Greg Norman when he caddied for him, but he is possibly the only caddy who is not considerably better than his current player, Tiger Woods.

[jamo]

In the pro tours the player is always better. When I caddy, it's usually me that's better.

[GaijinGolfer]

Like the others have said, if the caddy were such a great player they wouldnt be a caddie.

[mrprovisional]

Im talking about the caddies on tour. Someone brought this topic up on the course one time and I've always been curious.

[sean_miller]

Im talking about the caddies on tour. Someone brought this topic up on the course one time and I've always been curious.

Ooooh, tour caddies . . . then absofreakinglutely not a snowball's chance in h*** would be my answer.

[shades9323]

Players play the game. Caddies know the game. It is like Vin Scully with the Dodgers. He has never played pro ball, but he know more about baseball than the players do.

[Zeph]

Caddies are there to carry the bag, support and advice the player. Give the player a yardage book and I'm shure he would be able to connect the dots and pick the right club.