Hell have three more days to keep up. "It was worrying. Staff Writer. Ken Comboy, who has been on the bag for 25 wins over his 30-year career, including the 2010 U.S. Open for his current boss, Graeme McDowell, is of the school of thought that his check is his trophy at the end of a successful tournament. He had attended college in Ohio and for the past few years had been living in Florida. How far is it to the pin? Koepka asked. The Glendale, Arizona, location is the seventh PopStroke in the U.S. But not every caddie is enamored with keeping the flag at 18. I think it might have been a European thing, Strickler muses. (J.D. After Edwards, Nick DePaul, who caddied for Seve Ballesteros from 1982 to 87, claimed flags from the 1983 Masters and 1984 British Open. (Former PGA Tour rules officials) Slugger White would probably slap a fine on you if he saw you taking one, says The Growler, who started caddyingin 1973 after he got out of the service. His mustache didnt move as he racked his brain for an answer and agreed with Bender that its a more recent phenomenon. (Soobum Im/USA TODAY Sports). The 42-year-old eventually moved into caddying and worked for the likes of 2003 Open champion Ben Curtis before the job opportunity which would change his life at the 2013 US PGA. When I won my first tournament in 1970, I didnt even think about that, says Bender, who then told a story that makes it sound as if the flag alreadywas the caddies prize at least as far back as the mid-1980s. Brooks Koepka celebrates his 2018 US PGA win with coach Claude Harmon III and caddie Ricky Elliott. Going beyond that, Golfweek explained that most caddies cover their own travel expenses, as they typically arent factored into pay. Kerr, who brags that he has caddied for 35 years on Tour, at over 125 majors, for 14 major winners, including nine Hall of Famers and six former World No. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Here are your options. Which are the hardest holes at Augusta National? It is a mystery. #teamutah Caddie rules: Show up,Keep up,Shut up https://t.co/3gkOlAxE9X. "Claude Harmon was coaching Brooks and he said he needed a caddie for Oak Hill," Elliott added. As Brooks Koepka sank his final putt on the 18th at Shinnecock Hills to retain the US Open, his caddie . For Ricky Elliott, 2018 ended much as it began: going downhill fast. Its obviously evolved with results, but hes just the same chap. "I'm excited to get over there," Koepka said. Elliott represented Ireland at the 1990 European Youths Championship with Michael Hoey, who has gone on to win five times on the European Tour (now DP World Tour). Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott at the 2016 Masters (Getty). ), Max Homa defends PGA Tour changes in epic press conference rant, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. St. Johns County (Florida) Sheriffs investigators said the fire started in an upstairs storage room where he kept part of his collection of golf memorabilia. Elliott hails from Portrush in Northern Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images). Elliott was on the bag for Dutchman Maarten Lafeber and 2003 Open Champion Ben Curtis before starting work with Koepka in 2013. Time to go low. I think he feels he did everything he could and there was just a better guy who beat him. Other than Ricky, I probably know his game better than anybody, Chase said. But its a cool tradition, a huge reward and a special thing. When Kaiser started feeling ill he thought of Greiner first because of his familiarity with Schauffele (the two are friends and frequent golf partners) and his week-to-week performance on Homas bag. The US Open paid out $2.16m and the US PGA $1.98m so, on a rough basis of 10 per cent, Elliott probably collected north of $400,000 from those two weeks alone. Langer has won a remarkable 43 times on the PGA Tour Champions, and Holt grabbed the flag every time. I get the number and think what would Brooks hit? and then I hit two more clubs and its perfect. 1s, took it upon himself to investigate my question and called around trying to piece the puzzle together. Koepka is now a LIV Golf player, of course, and the American has enjoyed a profitable time so far on the new circuit, winning the event in Jeddah in October 2022 to claim the $4 first prize. He is from Portrush in Northern Ireland. I dont want to say anything, said Edwards, but Ive been burned before.. "It will be special for Ricky. He finally got there as a caddie, which is not unusual. PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - Brooks Koepka's normally all-business demeanor opened slightly earlier this year when he was asked to describe caddie Ricky . Brooks picked a winner & very loyal & truthful man to be by his side. Read about our approach to external linking. Nick Faldo prepares to hit the ball as Fanny Sunneson looks on during the 1996 Mercedes Championship at the La Costa Spa & Resort in Carlsbad, California. A Pinkerton (security guard) said, You cant have that, its private property. I was baffled that hed say that. According to Golfweek, caddies make between $1,800 to $2,000 in weekly salary during tournaments. He keeps it light, said the American ahead of The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019.. He knows not to talk about golf while were out there. He grew up with 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell and is also close friends with Ian Poulter. Hes not a very demanding guy on or off the golf course. His preparation is every bit the same. I havent changed what I do from six years ago and I dont think he has either. It was Allan Robertson in 1850. Elliotts been playing with some buddies who work for different airlines who are also temporarily out of work due to the pandemic. He got so many flags. Required fields are marked *. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Brooks Koepka is a four-time major champion and the No. Brooks Koepka is visiting Northern Ireland for the first time, but his bag will be carried by Ricky Elliott, a Portrush native, who brings an intimate local knowledge granted to few players this week. I dont know how it happened, says Scott, who earned his third Masters flag working on the bag of Scottie Scheffler to go with the previous two he pocketed with Bubba Watson in 2012 and 2014. I have the memories. The looper was playing very little of his own golf by choice. So whenever I go back working for him again Im going to start thinking so what would I hit? and then take two clubs off of it. Bath Tiger Woods talks with his caddie, Mike Fluff Cowan, before teeing off during the final round of the 1998 PGA Championship. All of the bonus money is believed to be added on top of the standard salary he makes as well. Elliot walks with Matthew Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy at the 2014 Masters (Getty). In December, that meant a maiden ski trip to Colorado. Loves tour golf, both men and women and heremains the long-standing owner of an horrific short game. One truly great guy with even a better attitude. native joined GOLF in 2017 after two years scuffling on the mini-tours. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott are back at the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week to defend the title they won in 2021. Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Here's a look at the player/caddie pairs for this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona: Ancer, Abraham Benji Thompson He is dynamic on Instagram. Those of us who spend excessive amounts of time watching professional golfers do their thing have grown well-acquainted with the loopers by their side. And on Thursday he was witness to a round of four-under 68. When Phil wins the Masters, he gets the green jacket, the trophy, the big check, all the glory. Well, sometimes you need to be an amateur chiropractor. "We made the cut and then Claude said at the end of the week, 'do you fancy doing a few more?' In 1991, Schwarz hooked up withCorey Pavin at the Greater HartfordOpen, and that week they lost in aplayoff. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. What about the Masters flag from 1997 with Tiger Woods? Ricky Elliott (brought into the world in the year 1978 or 1979) is generally known as the caddie of the acclaimed American golf player, Brooks Koepka. In October, Elliott got his first taste of tournament pressure since his days playing the mini tours when Koepka brought him as a playing partner to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews. Brooks Koepka's Caddie, Ricky Elliott, Estimated Salary When looking back at the 2018 season for Koepka, it was an impressive run which featured victories at both the U.S. Open and PGA. So if Elliotts rediscovering his passion for playing the game, how interested would he be in eventually getting his own caddie? Brooks said his usual looper Ricky Elliott was home preparing for a trip to see his parents in Northern Ireland, but he was complimentary of the job his kid brother did. He doesnt think he has it all. Obviously, you could never say he was going to do this, but there was always something that was different about him.". Apart from that one tee shot on 12 (at the Masters) that he would have loved to have had back, he didnt hit a bad shot in the last round. 1. You have to be a friend sometimes and you have to be a psychologist sometimes. Golfweek cites a story in Forbes which states that caddies would receive 10 percent if a player won the event, seven percent for a top-10 finish and five percent for anything lower. Ricky Elliott remembers crazy year on Brooks Koepkas bag, including a win at the PGA and a memorable major at home in Portrush, Caddie Ricky Elliott rediscovers love for playing golf again during break. He knows pretty much what the winds playing and it would be like if he was playing, just probably a little different clubs. That last bit was a subtle dig. It was worrying. Kerr tells the story about how Edwards commandeered the 1982 U.S. Open flag from the par-3 17th hole at Pebble Beach. Koepka is also full of praise for his bagman. Ricky Elliott, longtime caddie for Brooks Koepka, is one step ahead of him. The USGA sent it to me. - Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this page, we never allow this to influence product selections. The caddie, who played at Royal Portrush as a junior, was a promising youngster, winning titles such as the Ulster Boys Championship and the Ulster Youth Championship. Were the guys who have worked for him since he was number 200 in the world, and hes still the same guy. He says he never considered sitting out, but Elliots decision to be an official member of the American team in an international tournament was a rare move. Whoever started it, Im grateful for it.. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images). Neil Oxman caddied for Tom Watson in 15 Masters during Watsons career. What transpired between Hawaii and Colorado was, of course, a career season for Koepka: a successful U.S. Open defense, victory at the PGA Championship and ascending to World No. Start with some of the old-timers on the theory that if anyone knows, its going to be one of the crusty veterans who has seen it all. And as the pressure goes up, the more even-keeled he gets. As for the flag and pole from 1992, it is proudly on display in his bedroom. He just eyeballs it a lot. Bender only kept a couple of flags. The PGA Tour isn't helping Bryson with its new vow to boot spectators. I wish I could tell you, says the 40-year veteran of the caddie yard. It was one of those dark areas where there was no timetable on his comeback. His original caddie, Lorne Duncan, was unable to participate in the prestigious tournament because his choice of footwear (sandals that he wore for medical reasons) were not allowed. He has been Koepka's caddie for 6 years now. Relationship-wise off the course, we get on well together, go on a few trips together. Other fresh duos populated Albanys fairways on Thursday, like the now-permanent team of Justin Thomas and Jim Bones Mackay or the new pair of Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott, legendary longtime looper to Bubba Watson, who first joined Scheffler at the RSM Classic. I think its a little bit to do with because I was playing at such a high level, and then when I started caddying my game dropped off, I was just never really interested, because the competition had left after I was doing mini Tours. He had to take the flags, too? I cant get a 5-iron there, Koepka pressed. Koepka was ranked number 22 in the world and had been invited to be a part of the American team for the 2016 Ryder Cup. Then theres Tyrrell Hatton, who was first off on Thursday and put his looper to a speed test by zipping through his round in just 3.5 hours. Brooks Koepka celebrates with caddie Ricky Elliott on the 18th green at Shinnecock Hills. "Brooks has got a big following in Portrush, probably because of me, so he'll be well supported and I think Portrush will be set up well for him.". 18 to post two-under 70; he sits four shots off the lead. No caddie has enjoyed his winning flag quite like Ted Scott, who posted a video of himself with the 18th-hole flag and pole from this Aprils Masters on his tractor, motorcycle and while brushing his teeth among other random things. Tom Watson hugs his caddie, Bruce Edwards, after his final round, 18th hole birdie and victory in The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Obviously were social distancing and taking the whole thing seriously, its just good for the mind to get out there with a little fresh air, Elliott said. Koepkas coach Claude Harmon III improves your driving. 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But at this weeks Hero World Challenge, an intriguing array of fill-ins dot the course. From all four corners of the globe, caddies know the routine. Ricky Elliot is Brooks Koepka's caddie, an amateur chiropractor and one of the few European caddies to ever caddie for an American at the Ryder Cup. Thats the first Id seen of it, Holt says. Hes part of the reason why Ive had the success Ive had. Next to every great player walks a great sidekick and over the next five decades, Bender shouldered the bag for Hall-of-Famers Raymond Floyd, Jack Nicklaus and Lanny Wadkins as well as Greg Norman during his run at World No. Visit our corporate site. Moreover, many considered him a promising golf player. He had started working as a caddie for Lafeber, a Dutchmen, in 2008, and had started making a name for himself. Northern Irishman Ricky Elliott has been Brooks Koepka's bagman during all four of his Major wins. Linn Strickler, aka The Growler for his distinctive voice, isnt sure who made it popular, either. Elliott, in a recent interview with the Irish Times, called Koepka "one of my best friends.' Koepka said, with Elliott's local knowledge, he's simply letting him call the shots on the course. Maybe we play too aggressive in those. Ricky Elliott knew immediately Brooks Koepka was something special, but admits he could never have imagined just how right he would be. I guess he trusts me with all of that. Getty Elliot on the other hand, is a grizzled Irishman, who has seen his fair share of golf courses. He made the cut that week, played with Tiger (Woods) on Sunday and said to me in the locker room, Do you fancy doing a few in Europe?'. I dont think its really hit him yet or me what hes accomplished this year after such a dire start, he said. He stays pretty locked in, and especially since he was playing well I just tried to stay out of the way. All rights reserved. Before he became a caddie, Elliott was considered a promising young golfer. Elliott recalls the USGA asked him if he wanted the flag. After years of bouncing back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean, Elliot decided to become a U.S. citizen in 2015. By the end of his days hoof the backs of his socks were soaked through with blood. It all depends on the circumstances. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment, Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. Joe was good on positive reinforcement and thats my only real pet peeve from a caddie.. Youre still always where youre from, but Im pleased as punch to be an American citizen.. Makes my job very easy.. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott on the third green during the second round of the 2017 U.S. Open (Getty) As of Saturday night, with the third round of the 2017 US Open coming to an. Together they have brought Koepka up to the top level of golfers and with Elliots help, Koepka has started racking up some of his first major tournament wins. His assessed net worth starting at 2020 is as yet under survey. He is only a stroke behind the current leader, Brian Harman. Former caddie Fanny Sunneson says Nick Faldo used to claim the flag at his major wins, too. Hes had the same manager, coaches, and same caddie for the last six years. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He was with Ben Curtis during his 2012 Texas Open win and also caddied for Matt Fitzpatrick during the 2014 Masters. By Koepkas side is his trusted caddie, Ricky Elliot, who has been with Koepka since 2013. Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports. He knows if Im getting a little bit tense, maybe upset, angry, whatever it is, he can tell just by my walk. 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Strickler carried for 13 Tour winners but only kept six flags, four of them with Crenshaw but neither of Gentle Bens two wins at the Masters (Carl Jackson handled those duties). "He's just one of the best players and to be honest he goes out there and thinks that.". I gave all my flags away. Thus, numerous individuals scarcely know any realities about his life. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The starting point seemed obvious. I wouldnt want anybody else on my bag, I know that. Thats a good question. Elliot is slightly different than his fellow caddies though. What does Greiner do differently than Kaiser? He said, Go down there and grab the cup out of the green and that will be your souvenir. So, I did, and I use that cup in my house all the time to practice my putting. Its fast-paced. If a golfer struggles and isnt making cuts (or money), it would mean a caddie is taking home their base salary and nothing beyond that, barring their specific deal being different. He was great; it felt like we were at home playing a game on the same team, Schauffele said. Lake Nona is also where Elliott once gave lessons at $60 an hour. The Williamstown, Mass. His caddie, Ricky Elliott, has been there through it all. Hes been tremendous. But while possessing total self-assurance, Koepka regularly seeks wise counsel from family and others in his circle, says Elliott. Yet, Kerr was never a flag collector. No where was this more apparent than at The Masters in 2014. sometime in my career, he said. Stay up to date and get the first look at the latest TCN News and Updates from the world of golf. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 845898). So, now Ive taken the whole pole., Cayce Kerr caddied for 35 years on the PGA Tour, at over 125 majors, for 14 major winners, including nine Hall of Famers and six former World No. Someone like Pete Bender, who worked his first tournament for Frank Beard at the 1969 Lucky Strike International in San Francisco. Ricky Elliott is a caddie and has been one for Brooks Koepka for quite a while now. Koepka and Elliot took their partnership to a whole new level at the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament in May of 2017. Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. As Brooks Koepka goes for a third consecutive US PGA Championship, caddie Ricky Elliott, the man hoping to help his boss to more Major glory at TPC Harding Park, shares the secrets to their success. She has 17 flags, but primarily collected caddie bibs, tickets and yardage books, which are stored in boxes at home. "Obviously Rick kind of. Of course, I wanted it, Elliott says. For his two majors, LaCava took the flag and the stick. All registered in England and Wales. "If I get angry, my walk just gets a little bit quicker. The majority of those funds go toward travel expenses, which are almost never covered outside of the weekly wage. Phil Mickelson, for one, had a tradition where he gave his winning flag from 18 notto Bones, his caddie of 25 years until their breakup in 2017, but rather to his grandfather, Al Santos, one of the original Pebble Beach caddies, who hung them on his kitchen wall. The Tiger flag is tucked away in a safe deposit box, in case the house burns down, which could happen, says LaCava. There was Nick DePaul, Big Brian (Bellenger) who was caddying for Isao Aoki, Dave Musgrove who was with Sandy Lyle, Peter Coleman with Bernhard Langer and Andy Prodger with Nick Faldo, Holt recalls. but its all in good fun.. Holes it, two-shot lead, Elliott said, still awestruck. Jim Bones Mackay was on the bag for his sixth major at the PGA Championship in May, but this flag likely means the most to him and will get top-shelf status. When the year wrapped up, Koepka had won $7,094,047 total while posting six top-10 finishes. Obviously, the crowd came out the whole weekend thinking the event was over, people not knowing golf, and all of a sudden they had a game on their hands late in the fourth quarter so they are obviously going to be hoping for the underdogs.". The pin was back right and there was trouble long left and right, Elliott recalled. Elliott caddied for Curtis when he won the Texas Open back in 2012, and he was on Fitzpatricks bag during the 2014 Masters at Augusta National. St. Johns County . Theres all these little things that he does as he prepares that now Im curious about, Greiner said. At regular events I think there is the sense that hes the overwhelming favourite because hes the best in the world. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott on the third green during the second round of the 2017 U.S. Open (Getty). US Open 2017: Tiebreaker Rules & Playoff Format. I bumped into him at the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf a few years ago, where he was toting for Ben Crenshaw for old-times sake. At the British Open at Turnberry in 1986, Greg had a five-stroke lead and were on 18 and I went to grab the flag and a greenkeeper came up to me and said, What are you doing? I said, Its a tradition to take the winning flag and for the caddie to keep it. He ripped it from me and said, Youre not going to keep this one, and he ran off with it, Bender recalls. There are some caddies who think they won the golf tournament. Golf Monthly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. When he hits a bad shot, he never gives me any grief. I obviously lost the love of me playing it but Im starting to find it again a little bit. Number: 1394141; H Bauer Publishing, Company Number: LP003328 He found himself in need of a caddie when his regular caddie ran into some visa problems. Elliot had worked at the Masters before, so despite the unusual circumstances, he was prepared for what was ahead of him and the young Fitzpatrick. Ricky Elliott, longtime caddie for Brooks Koepka, is one step ahead of him. Heres what you need to know about Ricky Elliot. VAT no 918 5617 01 After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 . Powered by. He was as of late tried positive for COVID-19 on the PGA Tour. Which is unusual for a good athlete or player. Fred Couples LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report. I feel like its no different than regular events. His usual caddie Mick Donaghy recently bought a home is Leicester and opted out of the weeks action, which meant he got the chance to bring in a buddy for the job. That qualified as an upscale restaurant for us.. How much do you think that signed flag by Watson would go for today at auction? Oxman wonders. The 29-year-old American will then rely heavily on Elliott's local knowledge as the Open Championship is staged in his caddie's home town for the first time since 1951. Were very close, and hesprobably my best friend, Pavinsays. He steered two of his bosses to victory at the British Open, the first with Norman in 1986 when he shot a second-round 63 at Turnberry, and with Ian Baker-Finch in 1991 when he shot 130 on the weekend at Royal Birkdale. His sticks had been stolen earlier this year, and on the rare occasion he played it was at Lake Nona in Orlando, where hed play out of the bag of his childhood pal Graeme McDowell. Ahead of the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, theres been a lot of chatter about the very few who have some level of familiarity with the course that hasnt hosted The Open since 1951. Elliott told his man to hit a 5-iron. Ironically it was Greiner, the experienced caddie of the group, the who made the biggest rookie mistake of them all. Ricky Elliott has caddied for all four of Brooks Koepka's major triumphs over the last two years. Soon, the idea of the flag as the caddie trophy must have spread like wildfire in the case of Edwards, literally. These are brothers, after all. The latest Tweets from Ricky Elliott (@RickyElliott): "The Open coming back home to Portrush. Getty Images. Read next: Koepkas coach Claude Harmon III improves your driving, Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085; Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Ive enjoyed having other people get joy from them rather than just collecting them.. So, too, did another Edwards pal, Greg Rita, who was on the bag for three major victories in less than a 10-year span (Curtis Strange at the 1988-89 U.S. Open and John Daly at the 1995 British Open). Ive got to believe someone did it a long, long time ago.. Elliot and Koepka at the 2016 Ryder Cup (Getty). I had to say a sentence in English and I had to spell a word, and I just squeaked by that, Elliot said about the experience. Not long after Mickelson and Bones parted ways, Shipnuck reports that Mickelson mailed him the flags from his majors. Hes also a billionaire. He has scarcely unveiled any insights about his significant other. Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. He doesnt think he lost the Masters, The Open or the US Open. When asked if he knew where he would display it, he smiled wide. I honestly thought if we could play at all this year it would be a bonus, Elliott said. Koepka won his first major in the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills and after becoming the first player since Curtis Strange in 1989 to defend the title at Shinnecock Hills, he also won the 2018 US PGA at Bellerive. 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