Scott surprised by caddie offers ahead of HSBC Champions test
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ADAM Scott has been contacted by about 100 caddies offering their services but the world No. 2 is in no hurry to appoint a replacement for Steve Williams.
Scott’s bag is probably the second most coveted behind world No. 1 Rory McIlroy. The job became available when Williams, who previously worked for Tiger Woods, decided he wanted to cut back on the number of tournaments he caddied in, which did not fit with Scott’s requirements.
Scott sounded surprised that some of the caddies wanting to work for him are currently employed by other successful players, but that only speaks volumes for the coveted nature of the job working for the 34-year-old Australian.
If the 2013 Masters champion maintains his form of the past couple of seasons, his new caddie can expect to make at least US$500,000 next year.
“I’ve had some really cracking (offers) come through, which makes you wonder,” Scott said at Sheshan Golf Club yesterday as he prepared for this week’s WGC-HSBC Champions tournament.
He used Eddie Gardino at the Japan Open last month and will employ David Clark in Shanghai this week and at the Australian Masters in Melbourne later this month.
However, he says he plans to trial several other caddies over the next few months before settling on a full-time replacement before the Masters rolls around in April next year.
Scott says he is seeking someone whose personality he gels with and who has the knack of giving good advice under pressure.
“I’m testing personalities. That’s why I need a little more time to make a good decision,” he said.
“You can be the best player and do all the right things, but there is only one other person who can influence you on the golf course and that is the caddie.
“Whatever he says, whatever comes out of his mouth or doesn’t come out of his mouth can influence you, so it’s an extremely important role when you play at this level.”
Scott has earned about US$18 million in PGA Tour earnings alone over the last five years, and he has become a regular contender in the majors. He had Tony Navarro, who previously worked for Greg Norman, and then picked up Williams after his split with Woods.
New Zealander Williams, 50, was on the bag as Woods won 13 of his 14 majors between 1999 and 2011.
“You cannot replace a Steve Williams,” Scott said. “I was lucky to get Steve three years ago, but I always knew I was on borrowed time.”
Scott is the highest-ranked player in the WGC-HSBC field in the absence of McIlroy, who has pulled out to focus on his legal battle with his previous management company.
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