The Wall Street Caddy: The Open at Royal Portrush and the Legacy of Allan Robertson

Embed from Getty Images By Mark VigilGuest contributor Mark Vigil is The Wall Street Caddy. FOR ONLY THE SECOND TIME, The Open Championship, often referred to as the British Open, will be held outside of Great Britain. This year the tournament will be played in Northern Ireland at Royal Portrush, the host in 1951. The … Read more

The Wall Street Caddy: Pebble Beach Is Not a True Links Course

Embed from Getty Images By Mark Vigil Guest contributor Mark Vigil is The Wall Street Caddy. THE MUCH ANTICIPATED 119TH U.S. OPEN is underway. The golf world is filled with anticipation: Tiger Woods continues his pursuit of another major victory; Phil Mickelson will try to complete his grand slam; Brooks Koepka will try to be … Read more

Remembering Great Caddies, Including Old Tom Morris, During the PGA Championship

Embed from Getty Images By Mark Vigil ALL CADDIES WATCHING THE PGA CHAMPIONSIP this weekend are encouraged to skip watching Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or one of the young guns. Rather, carefully study the actions and protocols of caddies like Joe LaCava and Mike “Fluff” Cowan, and recall the work of Jim “Bones” Mackay and Bruce Watson. … Read more