My Radical Plan To Combat Slow Play (And Improve Professional Golf): Get Rid Of Caddies

Photo of Rory Mcilroy and his caddy.

I’m going to come straight out and say it: I think that having caddies in the professional game of golf is an absolutely ridiculous concept.

What other sport allows athletes to be accompanied by what essentially amounts to a butler, carrying their equipment so they don’t get tired, cleaning their clubs, feeding and watering them, and generally advising them on how to play?