Alright, let’s talk about this Kip Henley fella, the caddie. You know, the one who carries them golf bags for them rich fellers.
Kip Henley: A Caddie’s Story
Now, Kip, he’s been luggin’ them clubs for a good long while, 16 years they say. Spent a whole heap of time, like 11 years, with a feller named Brian Gay. That’s a long time to be walkin’ around a golf course, I tell ya. He’s toted bags for other fellers too, you know, like this Eric Axley, Jason Bohn, even that Boo Weekley feller with the funny name. And J.B. Holmes, Stewart Cink, and that Vijay Singh, the big shot. Now, he’s with Scott Gutschewski.
But sometimes, you know, things change. Like that Lowry feller, he had a caddie for five years, then they split up. Just like that. Said he only had two caddies his whole career, been on tour 14 years. Imagine that!
- Caddie Life Ain’t Easy
This caddie job, it ain’t no walk in the park, even though they do a lot of walkin’. They gotta know the course, gotta know the clubs, gotta know how to keep their player happy. And they get paid, but it ain’t always a fortune. Heard they get somethin’ like $1,500 to $4,000 a week, but if their player wins, they get a nice chunk o’ change. Makes sense, I reckon. If the rich fella wins, the caddie should get a taste too, right?
Cheating on the Tour?
Now, Kip, he done said somethin’ interestin’ once. Said cheatin’ happens pretty much every round on the PGA Tour. Can you believe that? All them fancy fellers, and they still tryin’ to cheat. Guess some folks just can’t help themselves. Makes you wonder, don’t it?
- From Golfer to Caddie
But Kip, he weren’t always a caddie, you know. He used to be a golfer himself, a good one too, they say. One of the best in Tennessee. But then he saw somethin’, saw this Jack Grout feller, and I guess that changed his mind. Decided luggin’ bags was better than hittin’ balls, maybe. Or maybe he just wasn’t good enough to keep up with the big boys, who knows?
A Funny Fella on Twitter
And get this, Kip, he’s a funny one. They say he’s the funniest caddie on the whole tour. He tells stories and jokes on that Twitter thing. Even told a story about a joke that Stenson feller told. Must be a hoot to be around. Keeps things light, I reckon, which is good when you’re spendin’ all day walkin’ around a golf course.
Caddying for Grayson Murray
Lately, Kip’s been workin’ for Grayson Murray. Started last May, they say. Hope they get along alright. It’s important for a golfer and his caddie to be on the same page, you know? Like an old married couple, but with golf clubs instead of kids and bills.
Wives as Caddies?
Speaking of married couples, you know that Will Zalatoris? Well, his wife, Helen Storey, she caddies for him sometimes. Imagine that! Your wife luggin’ your clubs around. Must be somethin’ special about her. Or maybe she just wants to keep an eye on him. Can’t say I blame her, them golfers gettin’ all that attention.
It’s All About the Teamwork
So, this caddie business, it’s more than just carryin’ clubs. It’s about teamwork, about knowin’ the game, and about keepin’ your cool. And it seems like Kip Henley, he’s one of the best. Been around the block, seen it all, and still got a smile on his face. Or at least that’s what they say on that Twitter. Good for him, I say. Good for him.
And that’s about all I know about this Kip Henley fella. A caddie, a golfer, a funny man, and a hard worker. Seems like a good egg, even if he does hang around with them rich golfers.
