'The Caddies Are Treated Like Human Beings' - Koepka On LIV Golf
The four-time Major winner stated that one of the big differences with LIV is how the caddies are treated
Players that have jumped ship to LIV Golf have been voicing their enjoyment of the new format and the 'energy' around the events. One aspect that also appears to be mentioned regularly is the treatment of the caddies, with Brooks Koepka stating "they're treated like human beings."
Speaking to media following his second round at LIV Golf Invitational Chicago, Koepka was asked the main differences between the Saudi-backed series and the PGA Tour, with the four-time Major winner explaining that "it's pretty energized," adding "I mean, it's golf but louder, right?"
During the interview, the American went on to explain that "the fans have been great. Everybody that's come out has been awesome. It's been enjoyable for us. I think the players, the caddies, just how well the caddies are treated, as well. I think that's a big difference. They're treated like human beings. I think everybody, through coaches, staff, everybody, it's a big difference."
Although many players have been using the line "growing the game" for their reasons to move to LIV Golf, others have been mentioning the way the players, caddies and teams are treated, with it being reported that accommodation and travel etc are covered.
Following the second round at Trump National Bedminster, Carlos Ortiz, remarked: "I didn't play London, but the last two tournaments have been unbelievable. The way we get treated, the way the caddies get treated, they get treated like persons, like normal people.
"They can eat with us and get in the locker room, where in the other tour they couldn't. I think those things are great, and the staff has been unbelievable. They do anything for you. The setups, people are loving it. I think it's fantastic what these guys are doing. Me as a player, I'm enjoying it, and I think fans are enjoying it, too."
At the first event at Centurion, it was revealed that the caddies were staying together in the Jury’s Inn Hotel at Watford, with many of the bagmen appreciating the efforts made by LIV Golf.
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Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
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