How Much Caddies Make at the Masters — They Kind of Carry the Game of Golf

How Much Caddies Make at the Masters — They Kind of Carry the Game of Golf

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According to CBS News, in January 2019 one golfer lost out on a six figure win when his caddie was standing in the wrong place. Professional golfer Haotong Li's caddie Mike Burrow "broke a rule that went into effect Jan. 1 prohibiting caddies from standing on or near the extension of the line of play behind a player's ball." Imagine losing that much money simply because someone else wasn't paying attention.

It happened when "sunk a three-foot putt on the final green, making what he thought was a birdie to finish in third-place with a one-under score of 71." Unfortunately, the caddie's error cost Lo two strokes, landing him at 12th place with a score of 73. Strange how this comes at a steep price when there are far more revealing mistakes that can be made.

Per The Daily Express, Viktor Hovland's caddie decided waiting for the bathroom wasn't an option. While Tiger Woods was walking down the fairway at the 2023 Masters, Viktor's caddie can be seen urinating in the woods behind him. Hey, sometimes you gotta get your pee on, after the tee off.

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