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T he PRESIDENTS CUP IS NEAR, which is a good time to discuss team events. It’s an honour to go to the Ryder Cup and Presi- dents Cup. It means you’re with a player who had a good year, you made good money and you likely have job security. It means you matter. But how much these team events matter to us varies. The Ryder Cup has always had a kick to it, but now players treat it with a solemnity seen only at the majors.
Undercover Caddie Team events like the Presidents Cup can really
Caddies for the American and Interna- tional sides used to view the Presidents Cup as a burden. I know this because I’ve worked both sides. One year my International player said I didn’t have to go with him if I wanted the week off. Today, making a Presidents Cup team for an American is almost up there with qualifying for the Ryder Cup. Players and fans treating these events like premier sporting events has enhanced the vibe. It’s as close as we
upset the dynamic we have with our players
ILLUSTRATION BY FRANK STOCKTON
18 GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024
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