Should caddies be allowed to line players up?
Should caddies be allowed to line their players up?
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ger147
Tour Winner
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Can't see any reason why not.
As a team member they are allowed to comment about the swing, alignment and the shot of their player.
They are also allowed to give psychological assistance and feed and water them.
mikee247
Challenge Tour Pro
Less involvement not more required..... 
We want to test the complete skill of the golfer not the caddy. Otherwise it changes the whole dynamic of the game. These guys get millions to get this right and win. If the caddy gets more involved in the game what are we going to do... pay the caddy 40% of the take?? Yes we see them as a team I suppose but only one man executes the actual shot or putt. You allow lining up where does it end? Next the caddy will be walking up to the player holding his hand shifting his position ( left a bit.... right a bit...) and the game is going to disappear into a 7 hour mindless bore!!! Theres already far to much faffing about!! 
Def no I say. 
Steve Williams already thinks he's multi major winner as it is! We dont need any more.
We want to test the complete skill of the golfer not the caddy. Otherwise it changes the whole dynamic of the game. These guys get millions to get this right and win. If the caddy gets more involved in the game what are we going to do... pay the caddy 40% of the take?? Yes we see them as a team I suppose but only one man executes the actual shot or putt. You allow lining up where does it end? Next the caddy will be walking up to the player holding his hand shifting his position ( left a bit.... right a bit...) and the game is going to disappear into a 7 hour mindless bore!!! Theres already far to much faffing about!! Def no I say. Steve Williams already thinks he's multi major winner as it is! We dont need any more.
tsped83
Tour Winner
Honestly? Who gives a hoot? I wanted to write the F word but would only be told off. Is this a poll for polls sake? Zzzzzzzzzz
In_The_Rough
Tour Winner
Voted no as it only adds to the time the round takes which is already at snails pace
Can I take it that's a 'Don't Care' then?!!!
BTatHome
Tour Winner
Can't say I've ever seen any of these caddies slow the game down. Just takes no time at all. Wiping the clubs/grips adds more time to a round of golf than this does.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
Are they actually doing anything apart from looking though? As far as I can see it's just a final check because I have honestly never seen a Pro re-align himself on the caddies advice having taking his stance. Maybe I've just missed it.
BTatHome
Tour Winner
they must cut it out of the tv broadcast as it just wastes sooooo much time !
Robobum
Money List Winner
I voted no purely because I don't like seeing it - no reasoning as to it being too much of an aid or a real time waster.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I voted No because, as I said in the other thread, I think you're a poor Pro golfer if you need help to line up properly.
One Planer
Global Moderator
Couldn't care less :thup:
dufferman
Journeyman Pro
Who cares? This isn't the real reason for slow play on the tour, and it sure as hell isn't the reason there are 5 hour + rounds at my local courses, so why make another argument for arguments sake?
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
No to lining up ,
help reading the putt ok as they change from green to green & course to course .
but not lining the player up if you cant line yourself up for a shot then maybe you shouldnt be a pro in the first place
help reading the putt ok as they change from green to green & course to course .
but not lining the player up if you cant line yourself up for a shot then maybe you shouldnt be a pro in the first place
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Voted don't care. I do think it shows a sign of weakness to FC's and the rest of the field that you don't trust yourself but does it matter. It isn't the reason rounds take forever and no-one does it for us but I can still be out there all day with some of our members in front
Allanxyz
Head Pro
I give more a hoot about this than your thread about selling a five wood and then regretting it...
Allanxyz
Head Pro
Voted "no", don't think it looks great and pros shouldn't need it... Needs to be nipped in the bud before it gets out of hand..
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Voted don't care and think it's a very small,percentage of players and mainly a couple Asians ladies on the LPGA - it's obviously something that Delc has grabbed hold off and won't let go.
If caddies aren't allowed to help in the line of putts then what else shall we ban caddies from doing
If caddies aren't allowed to help in the line of putts then what else shall we ban caddies from doing
chrisd
Major Champion
Voted "don't care" mainly because it's posted by Delc and it really won't matter to him what anyone else thinks, says or does!
