Having read last week's Golf World, I am betting Lynn's letter has something to do with Jay Williamson. Am I right, Yoda?
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"Hi, I'm Troy McClure and you might remember me from such films as 'The Greatest Story Ever Hula-ed' and 'They Came to Burgle Carnegie Hall.'"
Having read last week's Golf World, I am betting Lynn's letter has something to do with Jay Williamson. Am I right, Yoda?
No, Blackjack, it related to caddy compensation on the PGA TOUR. Golf World had published a piece the week before relating how Doug Donatello, caddy for Eric Axley, had offered (and ultimately paid) a reward of $20 for help in finding an errant shot. Here was my response:
Donatello's Dollars
Though caddie Doug Donatello indeed realized a solid return on his $20 'investment' (The Fringe / July 18 ) after enticing fans to help find a ball at the John Deere Classic, it probably was less than the "standard 10 percent caddie share" mentioned. More likely, Eric Axley's T-4 earned Donatello 7 percent on the unwritten '5-7-10' norm -- 5 percent for a made cut, 7 percent for a top 10, and 10 percent for a win. This bonus is paid on top of a negotiated per week base (usually $1,000).
Not exactly War And Peace, but it was fun to write and informative to the average reader. Before everybody runs off and quits their day job, remember that caddies typically get paid only when their player competes and that they pay their own expenses. Do the math, and you'll find that you need a good bag to make a decent living.
That Don Donatello guy did not come across well on the Big Break show - especially when they were in Carnoustie!
He has got game and is a fierce competitor but as Hogan said:
“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” Ben Hogan
__________________ The student senses his teacher’s steadfast belief and quiet resolve: “This is doable. It is doable by you. The pathway is there. All you need is determination and time.” And together, they make it happen.
I wonder if the original article had the name as Doug or if I was able to screw this one up all by myself!
A couple of years ago my mother showed me an old essay I wrote when I was in the first grade. It began, "My name is Bryant Coleman. I am six years old. I am very smort."
And I am proud to say that every year I get a little bit smorter!
__________________ The student senses his teacher’s steadfast belief and quiet resolve: “This is doable. It is doable by you. The pathway is there. All you need is determination and time.” And together, they make it happen.
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