Fan Steps in to Replace Tiger Woods’ Former Caddie in Hilarious Twist at RBC Canadian Open

Fan Steps in to Replace Tiger Woods’ Former Caddie in Hilarious Twist at RBC Canadian Open

 

In an unexpected turn of events at the RBC Canadian Open, a golf fan stepped in to replace Tiger Woods’ former caddie, Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan, on the third hole during the final round. The incident occurred at Hamilton Golf & Country Club, where Cowan, who now regularly caddies for one-time PGA Tour winner CT Pan, suffered an injury.

 

Cowan, renowned for being Woods’ first professional caddie, took a tumble down the hill on the par-4 3rd hole, rendering him unable to continue. With no immediate substitute from Pan’s team available, a quick-thinking fan seized the moment. Donning the caddie bib, the fan took on the looping duties for Pan, much to the amusement of spectators and commentators alike.

 

As the new stand-in caddie picked up the bag, things got off to a somewhat shaky start. He initially dropped the putter head cover, drawing light-hearted commentary from former PGA Tour pro Robert Damron. Damron humorously remarked that the fan-turned-caddie might need to loosen the straps on the bib. Despite the rocky beginning, the fan showed commendable enthusiasm and spirit.

 

By the sixth

Fluff took a spill and think some random guy from the ropes got the call to finish the round on CT Pan’s bag. Hopefully Fluff is alright. Damron couldn’t resist a fat guy joke 😂 pic.twitter.com/ioWiuxOoq8

— Dan Back (@dan_back) June 2, 2024

 

hole, another individual had stepped in to caddie for Pan, relieving the initial fan. This change came as a relief, considering the pressure that comes with caddying for a professional golfer, even one not in contention for the top spots on the leaderboard. At the time, Pan was well down the leaderboard, but every shot still counted in the FedEx Cup standings, especially since Pan was outside the top 100 in the season-long race.

 

Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan holds a significant place in golf history, best remembered for his role in Tiger Woods’ early career. He caddied for Woods during his first major victory at the 1997 Masters, where Woods won by a record-breaking 12 shots at Augusta National. During their partnership, Cowan and Woods secured eight PGA Tour titles before parting ways in 1998. Cowan then became Jim Furyk’s caddie, while Woods teamed up with Steve Williams.

 

Cowan’s unique approach to caddying included his memorable method of checking the wind using his cigarette, a technique that became part of his legend. This quirky habit was noted by many, including Charley Hull, who humorously considered adopting it.

 

This light-hearted and unexpected incident at the RBC Canadian Open not only provided entertainment but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of sports. It underscored the importance of caddies in professional golf and brought back fond memories of Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan’s illustrious career, particularly his contributions to Tiger Woods’ early successes. The story of a fan stepping in as a caddie will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the more amusing moments in the tournament’s history.