Major champ Sophia Popov played a practice round from around 7,400 yards at Andalusia Country Club in La Quinta, California, to prepare for her latest caddying gig for boyfriend Maximilian Mehles. She hit 5-iron and 3-iron into most holes, but getting a better idea of the lines off the tee proved valuable, she thought.
In the end, of course, Mehles had to hit the shots. And he hit two fewer than anyone else in the field to medal at U.S. Open qualifying. The Kentucky grad posted a flawless 6-under 66 with four birdies on his last five holes.
“I’m killing it,” joked Popov in regard to her legendary caddying resume. “I’m almost thinking about switching careers right now.”
