ABOVE: Mike Carrick looping for Mark Hensby at the Masters.
Following is another installment in John Coyne's caddie series. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
By John Coyne
Copyright © John Coyne. Used with permission.
INCREASINGLY, ON THE PGA TOUR, the pro-to-pro relationship between two intelligent, educated, business-wise individuals was taking place. By the early 1980s over 25 percent of caddies had college degrees, and about half were married.
There were exceptions. Ian Wright, a 40-year-old Englishman, caddied for the world's premier player, Seve Ballesteros, when a mutual friend recommended him to Ballesteros because he knew Wright was a fine amateur golfer.
Looping, Part 4: Birth of the Professional Tour Caddies Association
