Cowen did not hold back on his comments regarding Matt Wallace's treatment of caddie Dave McNeilly at the BMW International Open
Pete Cowen: Matt Wallace A Complete Idiot
The Englishman did apologise and it didn't appear to affect the strong relationship he and caddie Dave McNeilly have.
Speaking to the Times, Cowen said of Wallace, “He is a complete idiot and the European Tour has to do something about it.
“A b--------g is no good, a fine is no good.
"He needs a ban. It’s a form of cheating because you’re putting your opponent off.
"The best thing would have been if his caddie had dropped his bag — I’d have chucked it in the bloody lake — but that wouldn’t do Dave McNeilly any good.”
Wallace's agent Chubby Chandler has hit back at Cowen's comments.
“Matt is determined to control his emotions and has been working with Dr Steve McGregor on the issue and the pair are already confident they have made great strides, together with input from Dave.
“He’s a good kid who hasn’t smashed up markers or abused officials unlike some other players and to say he should be banned is utterly ridiculous.
"It’s funny, I remember a young player who I was on Tour with in the 70s who was renowned for his tantrums and snapping clubs. His name was Pete Cowen.”
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