With the news that Tiger Woods has hired Joe LaCava, PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson is looking for a new caddy. According to a story posted on tigerwoods.com, LaCava approached Woods and his agent, Mark Steinberg, about the job.
LaCava’s move came as a surprise to Johnson, who will be Woods’ teammate at the upcoming President’s Cup matches this fall. David Winkle, Johnson’s agent at Hambric Sports Management, has indicated that a search for a new caddie would begin immediately.
“Needless to say, Dustin and I were completely surprised, as they have enjoyed a great relationship and have been very successful together,” Winkle said. “Nonetheless, we think highly of Joe, both as a caddie and a person, which is why he was hired in the first place. We wish him nothing but the best with his new employer.”
If you’re looking to break into the business as a PGA Tour caddy, you might be in luck. Dustin Johnson is partnering with Caddy For A Cure to offer one lucky person the opportunity to caddy for him at the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla, California. The Farmers will be played at the beautiful and historic Torrey Pines January 23rd thru January 28th, 2012. The caddy date will be Wednesday, January 25th during the pro am competition round.
Caddy For A Cure offers PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour caddy opportunities through auctions. 100% of auction proceeds are donated to charity. To learn more, visit Caddy For A Cure.
