Caddie Sense Revelations of a PGA Tour Caddie on Playing Golf

by Carrick, Michael; Duno, Steve; Kite, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780312288914
• ISBN10: 0312288913
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

Thousands of golfers have learned invaluable lessons from the legendary likes of Hogan, Palmer, Nicklaus, Faldo, and Norman.Caddie Senseprovides a brand new and tremendously important perspective. Here, for the first time, are intimate playing strategies used by the best of the best from the viewpoint of a PGA Tour caddie. As a former President of the Tour Caddies Association who has caddied for the legendary Tom Kite for nearly 20 years, Michael Carrick will provide you with rare, inside-the-ropes glimpses of the game, including: * The first strategic book on golf written by a Tour caddie * A personal caddie to take on the course * Helpful instructions to beginners as well as the advanced player * Advice on how to plan a good round of golf Caddie Sensewill appeal to both the players looking for help with their game as well as the players looking to get an insider's view of professional golf.

Author Biography

Michael Carrick, former president of the Professional Tour Caddie's Association, has caddied for over twenty years, most of them with the legendary Tom Kite. Together, they won sixteen PGA tournaments, including the coveted U.S. Open in 1992. Since spring of 2001, Carrick has been caddying for Jonathan Byrd, a young player who qualified for the PGA Tour via the buy.com tour where he finished in 8th place. Carrick lives in Jacksonville, FL (home of the PGA), where he has met and worked with some of the greatest golf legends of our time, from Hogan, Palmer, and Nicklaus to Watson, Crenshaw, and Norman.

Steve Duno is the author of The K.I.S.S. Guide to Playing Golf and the soon-to-be-released pocket version of the same title. In addition, he has published nine books on pet care. Formerly a teacher in both New York City and Los Angeles, as well as a long time golfer and animal behaviorist, Duno's books have won him appearances on both television and radio. He currently lives in Seattle with Louie, his lovable 12 year old Rottweiler mix.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Introduction	xi
A Caddie's Life: The Sporting World's Most Unique Occupation	1	(46)
The Caddie/Player Relationship	47	(16)
Playing the Game	63	(108)
Epilogue	171