Men on the Bag: The Caddies of Augusta National

by Ward Clayton

The caddies of the Augusta National Golf Club are some of the game's most colorful characters. Their stories are intertwined with one of the world's most respected private clubs, its elite membership, and golf's greatest champions. The caddies witnessed every great moment, both private and public, at Augusta National, from Gene Sarazen's "shot heard 'round the world" to Nicklaus' winning a record six Masters.

Genres: Sports

Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jakki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book to learn the history of what it was like for caddies in the early days of golf, specifically at the Augusta National in Georgia. For many years it was the only course that golfers could not bring their personal caddies so the men of Augusta worked there for many, many years.

The caddies were black back then, many supporting their families while providing the best coaching for golfers who later became well known - Jack Nicklaus, Fuzzy Zoeller, etc.

For the some the caddies were like family to the golfers and for others they weren't treated that well.

A sweet book though too technical in many aspects only because I am not a golfer.

[David Sweet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic look at the caddies of Augusta National, who had The Masters to themselves until a 1983 rule change allowed players to bring their own. Found out caddies used to wear catcher's mitts to shag balls on the driving range. The pay wasn't great for these men, but the stories surrounding them are.

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book was as good as it could be written. Most of the stories were just not that interesting and the author had a tendency to go off subject, but some of the stories were incredible and if one is interested in Master's history, one would find this book worth reading.

[Benny]

loved it