They have nicknames like Stovepipe, Burnt Biscuits, Skillet, Skinny, and Marble Eye. They worked for Presidents of the United States, the greatest players in the world, and the captains of industry. These colorful characters have witnessed every great moment, both private and public, at Augusta National, from Gene Sarazen's "shot heard 'round the world" to Nicklaus winning a record five of his six Masters. Then in 1983, things changed forever when "Tour caddies" were allowed at the Masters for the first time. Memories of a better day live on as Ward Clayton documents a history as compelling as the game itself.
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"A fascinating look at the men who caddied for some of golf's greatest players, and the stories behind them." -- The Augusta Chronicle, April 5, 2004
"A real treat to read." -- Golf Today, April 2004
"It's a colorful and compelling read." -- Golf Inc., July 2004 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"A real treat to read." -- Golf Today, April 2004
"It's a colorful and compelling read." -- Golf Inc., July 2004 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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They have nicknames like Stovepipe, Burnt Biscuits, Skillet, Skinny, and Marble Eye. They worked for Presidents of the United States, the greatest players in the world, and the captains of industry. Cemetery carried for President Eisenhower and was once left for dead in the morgue. Arnold Palmer's wife Winnie overpaid Iron Man, Arnie's caddie in 1958, with a check for $14,000 instead of $1,400 that the overjoyed bagman tried to cash at the clubhouse. And who can forget the stoic Carl Jackson comforting Ben Crenshaw after his emotional victory in 1995, shortly after the death of Crenshaw's mentor and friend Harvey Penick.
These colorful characters have witnessed every great moment, both private and public, at Augusta National, from Gene Sarazen's "shot heard 'round the world" to Nicklaus winning a record five of his six Masters. Then, in 1983, things changed forever when "Tour caddies" were allowed at the Masters for the first time. Memories of a better day live on as Ward Clayton documents a history as compelling as the game itself. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Could not put it down!,
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This review is from: Men on the Bag: The Caddies of Augusta National (Hardcover)
The caddies of Augusta National have witnessed every great moment at this very private club, and at the Masters. It's interesting to hear what the legends of the game, such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnie Palmer, Gary Player, and Ben Crenshaw have to say about their Augusta caddies! And also what the caddies have to say about working for the game's greatest players and Augusta members.These are true characters and it's a shame that they are not part of the world's greatest tournament -- the Masters -- any longer. This is a must-read for every golfer! GREAT stories!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
More caddy, less golfer,
By timmy1putt "XTConNTN" (Markham, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Men on the Bag: The Caddies of Augusta National (Hardcover)
The book was interesting but I would have perferred more information on the caddies, their lives and environment, and less on the known stories of the golfers and their wins.
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Funny tales from the past Masters,
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This review is from: Men on the Bag: The Caddies of Augusta National (Paperback)
A very funny inside look at a time gone by when Caddies were a big part of the Masters Tournament..........What a bunch of characters!
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