Comments on: Caddie Greg Johnston at Fault? (Updated)

By: dennis mahoney

dennis mahoney — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:09:12 +0000

Of course the ultimate responsibility is the player’s. Personally I believe, if the caddie saw something wrong with the drop, he should have told Michelle. Aside from that, the S.I. guy had no right or business being involved and the tour should have ignored it. S.I. guy wanted his 15 minutes of fame. I think he was a schmuck. Except for Swim Suit issue I do not read or buy S.I. To me Geraldo has more to offer than S.I.

By: John Nicodem

John Nicodem — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 07:14:06 +0000

Greg Johnston is one of the LPGA’s finest caddies…and by all reports…he offered the proper advice to Ms. Wie…and thus, did HIS job. To suggest that it was his fault, that this incident occurred…is a joke. As a now PRO PLAYER, Ms. Wie made a costly mistake, and is totally responsible…and should be held totally accountable for HER actions. Greg Johnston didn’t get “The Biggest Bag” because his name was pulled out of a hat…and should he lose it because of this…anymore than if she missed a putt. Contrary to Mr. Baldwin’s position…even though blaming the caddie is an much more interesting twist to a simple instance of player error…Greg Johnston isn’t at fault. Perhaps, it was the butler in the study with the candlestick, Baldy? Also, I doubt Johnston would have much time to consider a change of career paths…as one ridiculous post suggests…before another player requests his services. The fact is…Johnston is her caddie…and he works for her. He is not her “Daddy” caddie…who for at least a few more years…she should still obey…no matter what the age minimum is on the Tour. I believe the youngster, either got sloppy, or just tried to get away with something that her father would have never approved of on the course. Kids do that at sixteen! However, to assume that her new caddie is expected to be her babysitter, disciplinarian or whistleblower is just wrong. Greg Johnston was clearly an integral part of Juli Inkster’s success…and he is a great choice for Wie. I expect Team Wie understands that Michelle’s going to need to grow up fast…but Michelle must learn ON HER OWN that while she may have her “eye on Tiger,” there’s more to his and all pro’s games than just great golf shots. She screwed up…but thank goodness for the SI guy! It’s amazing that steriods in baseball was overlooked for so long with him around. And he obviously doesn’t know where bin Laden is…

By: Greg Dokken

Greg Dokken — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:54:34 +0000

Greg Johnson is at fault, as a Caddie, he should have noticed. Its time for him to consider a change career paths…

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:19:31 +0000

Many years ago (more than I can remember) the PGA stopped the practice of outsiders (on the course and off) advising the Tour Officials.
So why does the LPGA Tour Official(s) listen to a spectator or writer. It wasn’t right then and isn’t right now. Like Wie - I bet Stadler never thought that towel was cheating - AND neither did his caddie. It is really dumb to think that Craig Johnston would intentionly let Wie cheat - geez he just got the best bag on the tour - why throw it away!