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 Scott’s bag is probably the second most coveted behind world
number one Rory McIlroy. The job became available when Williams, who
previously worked for Tiger Woods, decided he wanted to cut back on
the number of tournaments he caddied in, which did not fit with
Scott's requirements.
Scott sounded surprised that some of the caddies wanting to work for
him are currently employed by other successful players, but that
only speaks volumes for the coveted nature of the job working for
the 34-year-old Australian.
If the 2013 Masters champion maintains his form of the past couple
of seasons, his new caddie can expect to make at least $500,000 next
year.
“I’ve had some really cracking (offers) come through, which makes
you wonder,” Scott told Reuters at Sheshan Golf Club on Tuesday as
he prepared for this week's WGC-HSBC Champions tournament.
He used Eddie Gardino at the Japan Open last month and will employ
David Clark in Shanghai this week and at the Australian Masters in
Melbourne later this month.
However, he says he plans to trial several other caddies over the
next few months before settling on a full-time replacement before
the Masters rolls around in April next year.
Scott says he is seeking someone whose personality he gels with and
who has the knack of giving good advice under pressure.
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“I’m testing personalities. That’s why I need a little more time to
make a good decision,” he said.
“You can be the best player and do all the right things, but there
is only one other person who can influence you on the golf course
and that is the caddie.
“Whatever he says, whatever comes out of his mouth or doesn’t come
out of his mouth can influence you, so it’s an extremely important
role when you play at this level.”
Scott is the highest-ranked player in the WGC-HSBC field in the
absence of McIlroy, who has pulled out to focus on his legal battle
with his previous management company.
(Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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