Tiger mightn’t even be hitting balls yet, but speculation about the identity of his new caddy is already growing. We’ve a list of the top contenders to help you get up to speed.
A major-winning caddy with Retief Goosen, Ireland's most famous bagman has only recently parted ways with Italian Edoardo Molinari. An articulate and mellow presence, could this be his shot at the big-time? Source: Charlie Riedel/AP/Press Association Images
Tony Navarro-- Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera, etc.
Adam Scott recently broke off his working relationship with this Tour veteran, which means he's essentially a free agent, although he has been working with Angel Cabrera as of late. There aren't any caddies more fiery than Navarro which could help Tiger shake the cobwebs out.Source: JOHN BAZEMORE/AP/Press Association Images
Scott Gneiser-- David Toms
Gneiser is an obsessive accumulator of information about golf courses and weather conditions. When it comes to reading greens and course management, there are few more insightful on the circuit. With David Toms coasting towards the big five-oh, now might be an opportune moment to jump ship.Source: STEVE MITCHELL/AP/Press Association Images
Chad Reynolds-- Vijay Singh, Nick Watney
Reynolds is a no-nonsense caddy. Direct and reliable, his years with Singh moulded him into one of the most precise bagmen around.Source: Lynne Sladky/AP/Press Association Images
Alastair Matheson-- Geoff Ogilvy, Colin Montgomerie
Ever-present at Colin Montgomerie's side during his European Tour purple patch in the late Nineties, Matheson has proved himself of the standard required by one of the game's most demanding players. Caddying for the game's most demanding player looks the next logical step, but Geoff Ogilvy might have something to say about that.Source: CHUCK BURTON/AP/Press Association Images
Scott Tway-- Scott Verplank
Member of a prominent golfing family, Tway's knowledge of the game is beyond reproach. He's an intelligent reader of golf courses whose wisdom usually comes filtered through a sardonic worldview. Source: Charlie Riedel/AP/Press Association Images
Damon Green-- Zach Johnson
A former Tour player himself, might understand the magnitude of Tiger's struggles better than most caddies. Given the root of Tiger's recent troubles, however, Green's conservatism might not make for an easy partnership.Source: Peter Morrison/AP/Press Association Images
Kevin Fasbender – Rory Sabbatini
Why is he a good pick?:
Kevin and Rory are practically best friends, but if he could be persuaded to part company with the South African, Tiger would have a winning caddy with a PhD in saying the right thing.
Source: J Pat Carter/AP/Press Association Images
Jimmy Johnson-- Nick Price, Steve Stricker
A lot less fiery than his predecessor, Johnson would be a calming presence on the bag. Not only that, he knows what it's like to caddy for the best player in the world. Source: Jon Super/AP/Press Association Images
Fluff Cowan-- Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods
It might be the long-shot to end all long-shots, but if Tiger's pitching for redemption on an epic scale, what better way to do it than in the company of his first caddy-- mentor to his younger, more innocent self? Source: REED SAXON/AP/Press Association Images
Who's going to be Tiger's new caddy?
TIGER WOODS SHOCKED the golfing world when he announced that his long-time caddy Steve Williams would no longer be his partner on the PGA Tour.
So, who’re the candidates to fill Stevie’s shoes?
There are several worthy candidates on tour who may be looking for a more lucrative opportunity with the world’s richest athlete.
Colin Byrne-- Retief Goosen, Edoardo Molinari
Tony Navarro-- Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera, etc.
Scott Gneiser-- David Toms
Chad Reynolds-- Vijay Singh, Nick Watney
Alastair Matheson-- Geoff Ogilvy, Colin Montgomerie
Scott Tway-- Scott Verplank
Damon Green-- Zach Johnson
Kevin Fasbender – Rory Sabbatini
Jimmy Johnson-- Nick Price, Steve Stricker
Fluff Cowan-- Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods
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