Podcasts about loopers the caddie

Historically there is perhaps no contribution to the game of golf and the Masters Tournament as overlooked as the hardworking, predominantly Black local caddies of Augusta National Golf Club. In a recent update to his book, The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National, Ward Clayton gives a voice to these incredible people and their long overlooked contributions to America's most prestigious golf club and most famous golf tournament. Following a rule change in 1982, the Masters Tournament was the last of the major championships to allow outside caddies. This meant that players could then bring their own full-time outside caddie, and most players did. Prior to the 1983 Masters every player competing in the invitational tournament used a local caddie who worked at Augusta National Golf Club each season. The majority of the caddie corps was Black and mostly from a nearby community called Sand Hills. These men were highly skilled at navigating the topography of Augusta. No one knew that golf course as well as they did. The acquired expertise of a course as demanding as Augusta National is often learned and perfected over decades. This understanding of the wind, topography and contours of the course was truly an art form. The knowledge was passed down from man-to-man thru generations. Ward's book rightfully celebrates these often overlooked men who spent their lives guiding some of the best players and most powerful people in the world around the green hills of Augusta National Golf Club. There are few as knowledgeable about the Masters Tournament and golf than Clayton. He is an accomplished sportswriter, author and editorial contributor for Masters.com. In 2019 his book about the Augusta National caddies was the inspiration for the film *Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk*, which he also helped to produce. In the book Ward tells the story of caddie (and Atlanta Bus Driver) Walter “Cricket” Pritchett who caddied for Charles Coody during his 1971 Masters win. That story and the explanation for his towel (as pictured above) is in our conversation. I hope you enjoy our chat. The ACL Podcast is meant to be an add-on to the newsletter. You can listen in the Substack App, on Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that. If you like this story please consider subscribing and sending to a friend. As always I appreciate your support.Big thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe

There are a lot of great golf movies out there, but what caddies? These men and women work hard and we know very little about them. Until now. "Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk," presented by Gravitas Ventures, narrated by Bill Murray, explores the bond between golfer and caddie, one of the world's oldest professions. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the production and distribution of this film from Michael Murphy, president, Gravitas Ventures. He talks about the courses they visited, what makes a good caddie, how and where this film has been distributed and what sort of projects they are working on next. Did you know Michael was a caddie at the club he is now a member? This was a fun episode and I enjoyed learning more about life as a caddie.

In the second hour, Steve Olken and Ed Sherman were joined by Jeff Rude of the Hawk and Rude Podcast and Dallas Morning News. They then had the Lesson Tee with Todd Sones and ended the hour by welcoming in Ward Clayton, one of the producers of the new documentary "Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk."

Ward Clayton, producer of documentary film “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk” joins the show to discuss his new movie. Game 7 of the Stanley Cup is tonight, who does DG like and who does he think will win the Conn Smythe trophy?

The big movie of the week was a big hit for Steve! He liked The Secret Lives of Pets 2 even better than the first. But Dark Pheonix might not be living up to its predecessors. Also being reviewed: All is True, Tomorrow Man, Fast Color, Quiet Hero, and Loopers-The Caddie’s Long Walk. The Movie Show with Doug Wright and Steve Salles. Listen Fridays 9 am to noon at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, online, or on the app. https://kslnewsradio.com/

Austin Horton and Adrian Leiser talk all things movies every week on The Movie Zone. This week: Segment 1: Movie Zone Fone -Dark Phoenix -Secret Life of Pets 2 -Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk Poll Question Responses Segment 2: Interview with Aaron Evans of Love Communications, the man/company behind early screenings Segment 3: Rumors and News

Director Jason Baffa has won a handful of film festivals with his great documentary “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk” and now you can see the film in a theater near you. And you should, it’s compelling and beautifully shot by Jason. We chat about his other films, “Singlefin: Yellow”, “One California Day,” and his most recent award winning production, “Bella Vita”…

Director Jason Baffa has won a handful of film festivals with his great documentary "Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk" and now you can see the film in a theater near you. And you should, it's compelling and beautifully shot by Jason. We chat about his other films, "Singlefin: Yellow", "One California Day," and his most recent award winning production, "Bella Vita" which he filmed throughout Italy. Jason is a commercial director, ofo course, creating ADs for the brands, Patagonia, Jeep, BMW, Samsung & Kashi. thanks, Jordan This last one hour and 20 minutes. If you in LA, June 8th is my son Ben Brady's fundraiser at the Bruce Lurie Gallery from 6pm to 9pm, proceeds buy art supplies for sick children through the non-profit Art of Elysium. Next Bootcamp is October 12th, 2019. 

Ann talks with two super-achievers in the world of golf: Lee Wybranski, official artist for the 2019 PGA Championship, creating posters for Major Championships that have become highly collectible; and Ward Clayton, a producer for the exquisite documentary: ‘LOOPERS: The Caddie’s Long Walk,’ a film about golf’s caddie profession, charting the history of golf and the caddie’s role, with footage from St. Andrews, Augusta National to Brandon Dunes and Lahinch and interviews with Nick Faldo, Tom Watson, Rick Reilly and many caddies who played a big role in helping their golfers win Major titles.