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## My Deep Dive: Finding Out Who Caddied for Tiger Woods
Alright, so the other day I was just chilling, watching some old golf highlights, and I got to wondering: who actually carried Tiger Woods’ bag all those years? It’s one of those things you kinda know, but don’t really know, ya know? So, I decided to do a little digging. Here’s how it all went down.
Phase 1: Initial Googling – The Obvious Stuff
First things first, I hit up Google. I typed in “Tiger Woods caddies” and BOOM, a bunch of articles popped up. This was the easy part. I quickly learned the names – Mike “Fluff” Cowan, Steve Williams, and Joe LaCava. Okay, good start. But I wanted more than just names.
Phase 2: Diving into the Details – Wikipedia & Beyond
Next stop: Wikipedia. I know, I know, not always the most reliable, but it’s a great place to get a quick overview. I went to Tiger Woods’ page and then searched for mentions of his caddies. I wanted to know when each guy was on the bag, and for how long. Wikipedia gave me the basic timeline:
- Fluff Cowan: 1996-1999
- Steve Williams: 1999-2011
- Joe LaCava: 2011-present (well, until Tiger’s injuries really sidelined him)
Phase 3: YouTube Rabbit Hole – The Good Stuff
This is where things got interesting. I hopped over to YouTube. I searched for interviews with these guys. I wanted to hear their stories. I found a few great ones:
Old interviews with Fluff where he talked about the early days with Tiger. Super interesting to see how young Tiger was and how much hype there was around him even then.
Plenty of Steve Williams clips. This guy is a character! I saw some controversial interviews where he talked about his relationship with Tiger, especially after they parted ways. It got a little messy, but it was fascinating to watch.
Loads of footage of Joe LaCava on the course with Tiger. You could tell they had a really solid relationship. Joe seemed like a calming presence for Tiger.
Phase 4: News Articles and Biographies – Filling in the Gaps
After YouTube, I started digging through some old news articles. I wanted to understand why each caddie change happened. It turns out, there were some pretty big stories behind each one.
Fluff: Apparently, Tiger wanted to go in a different direction with his caddie. There were rumors about money and endorsements, but it sounds like they just had different visions for the team.
Steve Williams: This was a big one. They were together for over a decade! But then Steve caddied for Adam Scott while Tiger was injured, and Tiger wasn’t happy about it. Things just fell apart after that.
Joe LaCava: Seems like this was a good fit from the start. He stuck with Tiger through thick and thin, even when Tiger was struggling with injuries.
Phase 5: My Conclusion – More Than Just Bag Carriers
After all that digging, I realized that these guys were way more than just bag carriers. They were confidants, advisors, and sometimes even therapists. They had to know the course inside and out, understand Tiger’s game perfectly, and keep him calm under pressure. It’s a seriously tough job! It really makes you appreciate the role of a good caddie in a golfer’s success.
So, yeah, that’s how I spent my afternoon. I learned a lot about Tiger Woods’ caddies, and I got a new appreciation for the game of golf in the process. Now, I can drop some serious knowledge next time I’m watching a tournament with my buddies.
