Ever watch the PGA Tour on TV and think, “I could be a caddie”? Well, if you are a kid or college player in the Quad Cities area, or in town for this week’s John Deere Classic, you might just get to find out.
Steven Bowditch is in the field this week for the John Deere and for whatever reason, doesn’t have a caddie. Looking to remedy that, he took to Twitter to try and find one and give a lucky kid an opportunity of a lifetime.
Any local kids/college players in the Quad cities area that are interested in caddying in the tournament this week, this thread is for you. The best response/reason gets the job. 2pm Tues start, finish Friday. 1% chance Sunday. Payment: all leftover gloves and balls are yours 😉
— bowdo (@bowdo83) July 10, 2018
As with anything on Twitter these days, some of the responses were pretty entertaining.
That’s a rip off you’ll have no balls left.
— Golfnutkiwi (@Golfnutkiwi) July 10, 2018
Could we at least get side action with Smylie Kaufman?
— Aaron Friedman (@AaronRFriedman) July 10, 2018
I lead the Latino Tour in strokes gained punching out. Still trying to break @ClubProGuy ‘s SGPO record from ‘97. Never seen a dogleg that fits my eye. Can carry a bag for two days in a row max.
— Michael Buttacavoli (@mbutta326) July 10, 2018
I don't carry bags but I'm game if you're looking for some sick neck accessories. Worked for P-Sizzle. Just saying.
— Patrick Reeds Choker (@patreedschoker) July 10, 2018
Sure, Bowditch has struggled on Tour over the past few years and likely whoever wins will only be on the bag for two rounds, but it will be a great story to tell the kids one day. Oh, and if for some reason Bowditch were to win this week and punch his ticket to Carnoustie? Well, he will take whoever he picks with him.
Without doubt. Not even a question
— bowdo (@bowdo83) July 10, 2018
Update: We have a winner. Bowditch has chosen Elias Francque. According to his tweet, Elias is visiting his grandparents farm in the area and has experience playing TPC Deere Run. He is also a caddie at his local country club and on the golf team so he’s got some experience hauling the bag.
This man has the heavy lifting for the week.. Thank you to all that offered. Love reading the replies and DMs.
Let's get it this week Elias!— bowdo (@bowdo83) July 10, 2018