Aaron Flener has caddied for J.T. Poston since 2017.
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Professional golfers would possibly hit all of the photographs on the course, however they’re not alone contained in the ropes. Each week, their caddies are subsequent to them each step of the best way.
There have been many well-known player-caddie duos through the years. Tom Watson and Bruce Edwards. Phil Mickelson and Jim “Bones” Mackay. Tiger Woods and Steve Williams. Jordan Spieth and Michael Greller. Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott. The participant would possibly hit all of the photographs, however the bagman is a useful a part of the equation.
Golf isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, although. There are peaks and valleys each golfer goes via, and the caddie is by his payer’s facet via all of it.
“When it’s goin’ good, it’s the best job on the earth,” professional looper Aaron Flener mentioned on this week’s episode of GOLF’s Subpar. “[But] when your man is struggling, it’s terrible. You’re feeling like you’ll be able to’t do something to assist him … Individuals have a look at it and suppose it’s glamorous and enjoyable on a regular basis, however that’s simply not the case.”
Fortunately for Flener, his man, J.T. Poston, has had extra good years than unhealthy. Since Flener teamed up with his man in 2017, Poston has revamped $17 million on the PGA Tour.
Not that the cash is crucial factor for Flener, although.
“I feel I’ve a unique perspective than some,” Flener mentioned. “As a result of I’ve labored ‘actual’ jobs for some time. So even unhealthy weeks for me are — I don’t even really feel like I labored. I’m simply hanging out on the golf course with a few of my buddies getting cash.”
Not a nasty gig if you will get it.
Take a look at the complete episode of Subpar under.
