Tiger Woods’ Long Time Caddie Reveals a Funny Text He Once Received From His Son

Published 07/22/2022, 3:30 AM EDT

After 13 years of working with Steve Williams, Tiger Woods hired Joe LaCava to assist him in 2011. The G.O.A.T. hasn’t won many tournaments with his new caddie. However, the 15-time major champion was able to create plenty of memories with him. Helping LaCava change his one-strap bag to a double-strap bag is one of them, although that ultimately led his son into mocked him!

According to Joe LaCava, he never liked wearing the double-strapped bag to carry the clubs. “I just wouldn’t do it,” he said during his latest appearance on the Dan Patrick Show. “It just looked funny to me. It felt funky the whole nine yards.”

Article continues below this ad

As he got older and joined Woods as his caddie, the golfer insisted he gets a double-strapped bag for extra support. Although LaCava didn’t like it, the golfer got him the bag in 2018 before the BMW Championship in Philadelphia to carry the clubs. “It’s very uncomfortable. I can’t stand the thing,” he added.

Notably, Woods shot 62 in the first round that week, which led LaCava into getting hundreds of messages. Interestingly, he also got a text from his son; however, it was not the congratulatory message he had hoped for!

Joe LaCava Jr.’s message to his father

“Double Strap? Soft!” It was LaCava’s son’s way to express his thoughts on his father carrying a double-strapped bag to carry Woods’ golf equipment.

Who Was Tiger Woods’ Caddie When He Won the 1997 Masters?

Notably, according to Woods’ caddie of 10+ years, it was one of the first times he heard from his son after he went to James Madison College a month ago. Joe LaCava jr. is Woods’ caddie’s only son, and he had carried the bag of Charlie Axel Woods, Tiger Woods’ son, for the 2020 and 2021 PNC Championship.

How many titles have the caddie of Tiger Woods won throughout his career?

LaCava began his career as a caddie in 1987 for his cousin Ken Green. He then joined the PGA Tour veteran Fred Couples in 1990 and won 12 Tour titles, including a major. Furthermore, he had caddied for Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, and Dustin Johnson, with whom he won five titles, before joining Woods.

Article continues below this ad

Joe LaCava is an outstanding caddie and I have known him since I was an amateur, really looking forward to having him on the bag.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 26, 2011

Woods hired Joe LaCava to carry his bag in 2011 and has ever since won 11 PGA Tour titles. The titles include multiple Arnold Palmer Invitationals, World Golf Championships, and a major at the 2019 Masters Tournament.

Article continues below this ad

LaCava doesn’t like wearing the double-strapped bag. However, Woods brought it to him as he was concerned for his caddie’s health. What are your thoughts on wearing them instead of the single-strapped bag to carry the clubs?

Watch This Story: Tiger Woods Details How His Son Charlie Added to the Whole Belief Around His Return

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Anjana Prabhakaran is a Golf content writer at EssentiallySports. She has completed her Master's degree in Public Administration and considers researching as one of her hobbies. As her family is interested in sports, Anjana grew up watching every sport on television.

Edited by:

Anjana Prabhakaran

Tiger Woods’ Long Time Caddie Reveals a Funny Text He Once Received From His Son

Joe LaCava Jr.’s message to his father

Trending

PGA Tour Suffers a Major Setback as a Scottie Scheffler Disappointment Hits the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship

Despite Being Shown the Exit Door, Rickie Fowler Becomes the Bigger Person With Latest Gesture for Ex-Sponsor

With 10 Days Left For PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler’s Future Thrown Into Disarray by New Report

2024 Cognizant Founders Cup: Round 3 Tee Timings and Pairings

‘Pretty S**t’: Tiger Woods Fails to Save Sun Day Red for Fans, Exclusive Brand Faces Brutal Reality Check

How many titles have the caddie of Tiger Woods won throughout his career?