British Open 2017
Originally Published on July 27, 2017 by ranchomurieta.com
Diaries written by: Don Thames
DAY #3:
Bridgend, Wales – Don Thames and his caddie, Dan
I was fortunate to secure a young caddie from Bridgend, Wales named Dan. Dan is a strapping, handsome and astute boy. I prefer young caddies because of their good attitude. They have not yet been soured by a lifetime of the menacing double bogey. He gave accurate yardages, good lines and informed me the whereabouts of the dastardly pot bunkers. Dan will be competing in the Wales National Amateur Match Play Championship this Sunday, which means I will have to find another caddie if I am to make the cut. Carole may be up to the task; she is good with the yardage book!
Carole has been her normal self. She makes sure I have everything I need in terms of food, water, proper clothing and of course she is my agent and cheerleader. She had to trudge back and gather my rain pants from my locker when the rain came. What a trouper!
There is much more to tell but also much more for us to do at the moment. We hope you enjoy some of the photos and videos.
I just saw Bernhard Langer in the lobby. He will sleep on the lead. What else is new?
Cheers,
Don and Carol
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