In the final round of the 2001 British Open, a leading contender’s caddie found a 15th club in the bag costing the player a 2 shot penalty. Who was the golfer?
It was Ian Woosnam.
More about the 2001 British Open when a leading contender’s caddie found a 15th club in the bag
After birding the first from tap in distance - and no doubt feeling pumped – his caddie gave him the bad news on the 2nd tee. It was not well received.
The mistake was made after Woosnam had warmed up with two different drivers prior to teeing off and his caddie forgot to remove the unwanted club.
Woosnam finished the tournament T-3, 4 shots behind the winner, David Duval.
You can watch Woosnam’s reaction to the news from his caddie in this video clip showing highlights of the 2001 British Open. The 1:05 mark shows his brilliant tee shot on the1st hole for a tap in birdie before the news of the extra driver.
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