Davies On Caddies Lining Up Players: Time To End It

Alasdair Reid on Laura Davies telling the assembled scribes at the Ricoh Women's British Open that it's high time for the governing bodies to end the credibility and time-killing act of caddies confirming player alignment.

Reid writes:

“It shouldn’t be allowed,” said Davies, who acquired her title in the Queen’s Birthday Honours last month. “It’s a basic part of golf, alignment. You’re not allowed to get a grip that’s perfectly set for you, so why should you have someone stand behind you and tell you where to aim?

“I don’t understand why the USGA and the R&A haven’t sussed that one out yet because it just seems basic to me. And it slows the game down.”

As speed of play is a common criticism of the women’s game, Davies’s final point could yet make the sport’s authorities sit up and take note. However, actually framing the legislation would be difficult, as the caddie’s role as an adviser has long been an accepted part of golf.

Oh they can find a way!