Under the Strap

In this week’s Under The Strap Podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz welcomes Hiram Sapp, CEO/President of SappSuperStarSports, and Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst for ESPN.com.

Sapp shares info about his upcoming projects that will give opportunities to minority golfers and caddies, as well as stories from his past – including time spent with Tiger Woods. Later, Collins provides insights into the caddie partnerships of the Top 10 players in the world.

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In this week's Under the Strap golf podcast, The Caddie Network's John Rathouz is joined by Ron "Bambi" Levin, a veteran PGA Tour caddie. Ron has been a caddie since 1987 and has carried the clubs for Jack Nicklaus, David Duval and Anthony Kim, among others. Ron also was on the bag for Todd Hamilton in 2004 at Royal Troon when they won the Open Championship. Podcast topics covered include: his experience at St. Andrews, home to this week's Open Championship; caddying at the LIV Golf London event; the origin of his Bambi nickname; his business success off the course; and more in a wide-ranging, fun interview.

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In this week's Under the Strap golf podcast, The Caddie Network's John Rathouz is joined by Diane Knox Balas, a golf media personality. Diane is the sister of PGA Tour player Russell Knox and she has carved out her own space in the world of professional golf media. Diane is the first female guest on the Under The Strap Podcast and topics covered include: golf betting; Diane's background in media and her journey from Scotland to the States; this week’s Scottish Open and the upcoming Open Championship; her favorite course in the world; the latest on LIV Golf and the PGA response; haggis, baby boy names and more in a wide-ranging, fun interview.

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In this week's Under the Strap golf podcast, The Caddie Network's John Rathouz is joined by veteran PGA Tour caddie Billy Foster for 2022 U.S. Open week at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Foster currently caddies for No. 15-ranked Matthew Fitzpatrick, who won the 2013 U.S. Amateur in Brookline. Foster has caddied for 40 years and has been on the bag for Seve Ballesteros, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods. Foster is revered in golf circles, is a great storyteller and is considered to be on the Mount Rushmore for caddies.

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In this week's Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network's host John Rathouz is joined by veteran PGA Tour caddie Tony Lingard for PGA Championship week at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla. Tony has been on a bag for the last three golf majors held at Southern Hills and has more than 40 top-10 finishes on his résumé, which has earned him the nickname Top 10 Tony.

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In this week's Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network's host John Rathouz was joined by caddies Neil Oxman and Herb Stevens, two old-school loopers who got their start as college kids back in the 1970s. Both Neil and Herb went on to successful careers outside of golf, but still enjoy sharing stories about their times on the PGA Tour with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and more.

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Handicaddie is an app that is modernizing caddying, and founder Graham Curry joined 'Under the Strap' to talk about his new business that was voted one of Ireland's best startups. 

Curry has been a caddie since he was a young lad and is currently looping at Kingsbarns in St. Andrews. He has made it his mission to understand the ins and outs of the business from every angle. The Irishman has plenty to say about the experience of playing golf in Ireland, including his favorite hidden-gem course and the best time of year to play that many don't consider. Listen to understand the future of the caddie business and if you're planning a trip to Ireland.

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You'll never believe what Mike Weir's caddie, Brennan Little, did while downing a few beers while Weir was making the media rounds after winning the 2003 Masters. Little joined John Rathouz to fill in the blanks on that historic win for Canada and preview aspects of the 2022 Masters, including another astonishing trait Tiger Woods possesses. You'll hear what Little believes the effects could be of the latest course changes at Augusta National Golf Club and why he's hesitant to reference all of his notes on the greens.

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In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, our John Rathouz welcomes Duane Bock, longtime caddie for Kevin Kisner. Bock, a Long Island native, who won the prestigious North and South Amateur in 1992, played professionally through the 90’s before jumping into the caddie world in the mid-2000’s.

Also known for his enormous calves, he met Kisner at a U.S. Open qualifier in 2007 and they have teamed up for all four of Kevin’s PGA Tour wins - including the 2019 Match Play. Filling in the blanks on popular topics about his always-candid boss, Duane does the talking this time, including the  helpful reason why he thinks Kevin says he can’t compete on certain courses. The episode ends with a hilarious sleepwalking story!

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