UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Chambers Bay’s rolling terrain and dramatic dunes prompted USGA officials to build extra viewing areas for fans and limit the media’s inside-the-ropes access, and the topography also has players taking interesting precautions.
Mac Barnhardt and Jimmy Johnston with Lagardere Unlimited confirmed to GolfChannel.com that they have retained a local caddie for the week to substitute in case one of their players’ caddies is injured or unable to work.
Michael Greller, Jordan Spieth’s caddie who used to work at Chambers Bay, recommended Brendon Solomonson to serve as the group’s backup caddie for the week.