re: Bubba Watson's caddie from Opelousas

I went to high school with Ted. He grew up on the south side of Lafayette.

https://theadvocate.com/sports/8900213-128/caddie-ted-scott-savors-bubba

He is a really nice guy and Watson has said the two people that made the biggest impact in his professional life are his wife and Ted.

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To fully understand the dynamic between Watson and Scott, to realize what caused the player to berate his caddie on the course Sunday and why afterward the caddie took full responsibility, we should look back at the history of their relationship.

Three years ago, a blubbering Bubba won his first career title at the Travelers Championship. Through tears, he discussed what had previously held him back.

“When I first got out here, my problem was, ‘Why can't I win? Why can't I do this?’” he said at the time. “My caddie stayed with me for four years even though I kept being mad and (upset) on the golf course.”

His caddie was Scott, who not long before the breakthrough victory had offered an ultimatum: If Watson didn’t improve his on-course attitude, he was leaving. Just like that – he’d walk away from the bag of an insanely talented player who hits it longer than just about anyone else on Tour.

That served as an eye-opener for Watson, who worked on his behavior and retained Scott on the bag, as they’d go on to win a Masters title together. It should also serve as important background information in the wake of what was a one-sided on-course argument that received plenty of attention.

There’s quite a history between Watson and Scott. It was easy for observers to simply hear Watson’s words toward the caddie on the 16th hole and come to a conclusion, but it’s just as important to understand that relationship and understand what they had to say about it after the round.

LINK

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a day in the life of ted scott