“I know a lot of guys said I should take Ricci, but we have made a decision."

Doug Ferguson on Ernie Els' peculiar caddie arrangement and how it might have an impact on the Masters.

Els has been using two caddies this year – former NHL player Dan Quinn, whom he met in South Florida; and Ricci Roberts, his longtime looper from South Africa. Els plans to play 26 times this year, and each caddie gets half of the tournaments, including the majors.

Quinn was to caddie at the Masters. Even after two straight wins with Roberts on the bag, Els said that won’t change.

“I know a lot of guys said I should take Ricci, but we have made a decision,” Els said. “I’ve spoken to Ricci and Dan about it, and they are happy and we’ll stick with it. I don’t think anybody can tell me anything more about Augusta than I already know. I’ve had local caddies take me through there. I’ve had everybody take me through there. So I know exactly where everything goes.”

Oh I'm sure Ricci is just thrilled!