Meet the caddie: David Stone

Twitter Handle
@davecstone

Instagram Handle
@stonerapproved

How long have you caddied?
Since 2011

Players I’ve caddied for…
Azahara Munoz, Danielle Kang, Ha Na Jang, Cindy LaCrosse, Mark Anderson, Ben Silverman

Childhood hometown…
Unionville, Ontario

Did you play college golf?
Yes

Where did you play?
University of Victoria (NAIA)

What is your golf handicap? 
2

What is your greatest golf memory?
The junior program at my home club growing up. 20 good juniors who all loved the game as much as I did. We would be at the course from 7AM till dark all summer long. Many putting competitions for milkshakes were won back then.

What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
The first week. Driving 18 hours alone to Mobile, Alabama. Not knowing anyone or what I was really doing but just always remembering after the first, this is where I want to be.

What is the best part about being a caddie?
Getting into contention. You work so hard all week with the chance to do something special Sunday afternoon. It’s a feeling that must be experienced, but it fuels you to work your butt off each week.

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Tiger Woods

Favorite city to visit?
Charleston, SC

Favorite course to caddie?
Riviera Country Club

Favorite course to play?
Winged Foot Golf Club

Professional interests outside of golf?
Photography

Favorite food?
Thai

Favorite beverage?
Diet Coke

Favorite restaurant?
Harbor Sixty (Toronto)

Favorite bar?
Any Nashville country bar

Favorite sports team?
Ottawa Senators, Toronto Blue Jays

Favorite movie?
Wedding Crashers

Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, my dad

Hobbies outside of golf?
Hockey, Cooking, Watersports, fishing

Alternate career choice and why? 
Stock Broker

Do you have a nickname on Tour and what is the story behind it? 
Stoner, since I was young from my last name

What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
RBC Canadian Open. Home event

Where do you reside during the offseason? 
Chicago, IL

Greatest golf shot you have personally witnessed on tour?
Ben An -back bunker downhill lie 18 at Torrey pines to a foot. Flew it the hole way. We were like in the 65th, didn’t mean much. But just the talent of the shot.