Meet the caddie: Derek Smith
By Alex Juliano · December 27, 2019
Instagram Handle
@dereksmithgolf
Twitter Handle
@dereksmithgolf
Players I’ve caddied for…
Denny McCarthy
Birthplace…
Guymon, OK, USA
High School attended…
Elk City High School 2003
College attended…
Wichita State, Texas Tech and the University of Oklahoma 2007
Did you play golf in college?
Yes at Wichita State and Texas Tech
Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Tiger Woods
Favorite city to visit?
Vegas
Favorite course to caddie?
Quail Hollow
Favorite course to play?
Too many to list
Favorite food?
Steak
Favorite beverage?
Redbull
Favorite restaurant?
El Matador (Fayetteville, AR)
Favorite sports team?
OU football, Denver Broncos, New York Yankees, Arsenal FC
Favorite Movie:
Miracle
Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Tiger, Rory, and Denny
Hobbies outside of golf?
Spending time with my family, sports
Inspirational role model…
Paul Tesori
What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career?
Winning the 2018 Korn Ferry Tour Championship and locking up fully exempt status for the following season with Denny McCarthy.
What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
Waste Management. Golf needs more events like it.
What is your favorite restaurant on Tour?
Eat at a lot of local breweries with my main man Crunchy Pete.
Where do you reside in the offseason?
Fayetteville, AR where I reside year round.
