Caddie = Putting Assistant @TourSchool 2015

Written on 18 November 2014.

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Tour School 2015, Girona - PGA Catalunya - Akesson Borthers as Caddie and Player - Photo by Getty Image

Two to tango for Akesson Brothers in Girona, by European Tour

Bjorn Åkesson revealed that it took two to tango on the dancefloors at PGA Catalunya Resort after the Swede put his brother’s green-reading prowess to full use on the way to a sublime seven under par 63 over the Tour Course on day three of The European Tour’s Qualifying School Final Stage. The 25 year old successfully negotiated his way through the six-round marathon back in 2012 but struggled to a two over par over 72 in his opening round over the easier Tour Course before staging an impressive comeback. A superb four under 68 on the more difficult par-72 Stadium Course followed before he made good on the more open par-70 lay-out to move to nine under for the tournament but he revealed that much of his success was down to his brother and caddie for the week, Gustav.

“The first round I putted terribly so my little brother Gustav is now aiming me in the right direction and I just hit it,” said the Malmo man, who is attached to the same Barseback Golf and Country Club as Henrik Stenson. “He’s on the bag so we read the greens together and then he just tells me where he thinks I should hit it and everything has been close, so he’s been really good. “It has definitely been a team effort.

Putting is everything! Watch Bubba @HSBC Shanghai

Written on 10 November 2014.

Who will be next Adam Scott's caddie?

Written on 07 November 2014.

Over 100 caddies have inquired about carrying Adam Scott's bag

Adam Scott has been contacted by about 100 caddies offering their services – including some who are currently employed by successful players – but the world No 2 is in no hurry to appoint a replacement for Steve Williams.

Scott’s bag is probably the second most coveted behind world No 1 Rory McIlroy. The job became available when Williams, who previously worked for Tiger Woods, decided he wanted to cut back on the number of tournaments, which did not fit with Scott’s requirements. Scott sounded surprised that some of the caddies wanting to work for him are in work, but that only speaks volumes for the coveted nature of the job.

“I’ve had some really cracking offers come through, which makes you wonder.”

Scott says he is seeking someone whose personality he gels with and who has the knack of giving good advice under pressure.

“I’m testing personalities. That’s why I need a little more time to make a good decision,” he said. “You can be the best player and do all the right things, but there is only one person who can influence you on the golf course and that is the caddie.”

Scott is the highest-ranked player in the WGC-HSBC field in the absence of McIlroy, who has pulled out to focus on his legal battle with his previous management company.

source > Andrew Both from the HSBC Shanghai World Golf Championship. Stéphane Barras CaddiePlayer researcher/founder also there...

Race to Dubai Final Series = CaddiePlayer there

Written on 27 October 2014.

Final Series 2014 (EuropeanTour)

On conclusion of the ISPS HANDA Perth International, The Race to Dubai will be converted into a points table, with every Euro of official prize money earned by the top 111 players during the 2014 season being converted into a point. Each of the four tournaments which comprise the Final Series – the BMW Masters, the WGC-HSBC Champions, the Turkish Airlines Open by the Ministry of Youth and Sport and the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai – will carry a Race to Dubai breakdown of 10 million points, with each winner receiving 1,666,600 points.

The winner of The Race to Dubai will be the player who has earned the highest number of points on conclusion of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, which returns to Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 20-23. Taking into account any points won by players participating in the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, the US$5 million Bonus Pool will then be divided amongst the top 15 in The Race to Dubai.

Chinese Golf Flourishing at Shankai Classic

Written on 19 October 2014.

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ChongQing - China - October 19th 2014

After 36 holes of the Shankai Classic there were reasons to be cheerful for Chinese golf fans everywhere as native professionals and amateurs alike showed what they are made of at Chongqing Poly Golf Club.

Hu Mu led the home charge through two rounds, carding scores of 70 and 68 to enter the final day in a tie for fifth some four shots adrift of the leader Antonio Hortal at ten under par, during a week in which 11 players from China survived the 18 hole cut after low visibility disrupted the first two days. One of the aims of the European Challenge Tour has always been to use its events to encourage the development of golf wherever it visits, and thanks to its relationship with the China Golf Association in staging tournaments such as this, that is something which is sure to continue.

It remains to be seen how Hu will perform in the final round, but the 25 year old was delighted to be in contention for a maiden title on the second tier, as he looks to build on the talent that had previously seen him heralded as a word beater when still in his teens. Alongside Chen heading into the final round was Zhou Guo-wu, who was the second highest ranked Chinese professional in the field heading into Sunday.

Rongjian Tang 17 years of age was another member of the unpaid ranks to have made the 18 hole cut alongside Chen in Chongqing, and he is benefitting from the unique approach of Swiss coach Stephane Barras, who is working with a number of players in China using his CaddiePlayer system.

Barras – who hails from Crans Montana, home of the Omega European Masters – is here this week scouting talent for the promoter Shankai in order to ensure golf in China continues to progress at pace.

Source http://www.europeantour.com/challengetour/season=2014/tournamentid=2014774/news/newsid=239705.html#0OcSkua40vejALm2.99