Meet the caddie: David Brooker
By Alex Juliano · July 6, 2018
How long have you caddied?
23 years
Players I’ve caddied for…
SY Noh, Richard Lee and LPGA: Lorena Ochoa, Suzann Pettersen, Grace Park, Natalie Gulbis, Mi Hyun Kim, Charlotta Sorenstam, Carin Koch and Helen Dobson
Childhood hometown…
Leeds, England
Did you play college golf?
No
What is your greatest golf memory?
My one and only hole-in-one, Oak Hill CC with all my best friends there to see it.
What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
Winning the Women’s British Open with Lorena Ochoa at St.Andrews. It was her first major title, and the first time female professionals were allowed to play at the home of golf.
What is the best part about being a caddie?
The adrenaline rush you have on Sunday afternoon when your player is in contention. To be beside professional golfers who can manage their emotions and perform at their greatest level under the most intense pressure is a magical talent to witness firsthand.
What was your most embarrassing moment as a caddie.
David, I met you at the 2019 Founders Cup in Phoenix. I was standard bearer for you and JY on Saturday and then joined your group on Sunday for the win! I vacationed in York and spent a very cold New Years eve there.
Question-I am now caddying for two players on Arizona mini-tours and would love to discuss how you and JY prep for courses. This came about because my previous golf instructor new I was playing competitively, level headed and had the interest in caddying.