Mr. Potato Head

Tom Hanson has caddied for a few years on the LPGA tour. He is also an accomplished sports journalist who has written for sports magazines and newspapers. He even  did  a live call in  spot on some radio stations. Unfortunately his nickname in "Doofus", rhymes with Rufus, which he despises. He even threatened to sue me after finding out I used it in the Caddie Nicknames page on this site.

In 2001 we played The City of Hope Classic at Wilshire C.C. in Los Angeles. The  12th hole is a medium length par 3 playing 165 yards. It lies right at the corner of the golf course property and is lined with an  apartment complex. Most of the time it's fairly quite but occasionally noises drift onto the course. This was one of those times.

Tom was working for Gail Graham. They arrived on the 12th and some distracting music was emanating from an apartment, where a man was sitting, close to the tee . Tom asked if he would turn the music down and he complied. After everyone hit they walked off the tee directly in front of the the gentleman's abode. The obviously annoyed man looked at Tom and said "Hey potato head, don't tell me what to do in my own house!". 

Later, Tom recollected the story and informed  his roommate. After deep deliberation he decided, if the choice was available, he would much rather be called "Potato Head".

This is just one example how a caddie might acquire a nickname. It may not be the one you prefer but in many instances the choice is out of your hands. For more caddie and player nicknames check the links on the home page.

Hope I don't get sued for this story. If any lawyer out there would like to represent me pro bono drop me a line.

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