Meet the caddie: Matthew Hall
How long have you caddied?
15 years
Players I’ve caddied for…
Mark Hensby, Michael Allen, D.A. Points, Lucas Glover, Stewart Cink, K.J. Choi, Mark Wilson, Scott Langley, Chad Collins, Troy Merritt, Parker McLachlin and Sangmoon Bae
Childhood hometown…
Detroit, Michigan
High school
Livonia Stevenson Class of ’94
Did you play college golf?
No
What is your greatest golf memory?
Having my father watch me stroll Augusta National during a practice round in those infamous white jump suits. It was the first time either one of us had been to the Masters.
What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
My first and only PGA Tour win to date. Working for D.A. Points, he won the 2011 Pebble Beach Pro-Am with Bill Murray as his partner. Holing out his third shot for eagle on the difficult par-5 14th hole, helped propel him to victory.
What is the best part about being a caddie?
Each week is a new opportunity and the freedom that the off weeks provide!
Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Greg Norman
Favorite city to visit?
St. Andrews, Scotland
Favorite course to caddie?
St. Andrews
Favorite course to play?
North Berwick
Professional interests outside of golf?
The financial world
Favorite food?
Pizza
Favorite beverage?
Coffee
Favorite restaurant?
Ruth’s Chris
Favorite bar?
Yardhouse
Favorite sports team?
Braves, Tigers, Red Wings, Colts, MSU Spartans and Gators
Favorite movie?
Braveheart
Hobbies outside of golf?
Cooking, working out, stock market, spending time with my wife and son.
What three golf players would fill out your dream foursome?
Tiger, Jack and my good friend Mark
What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career?
Working 3 Masters
What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
Quail Hollow, great atmosphere and the best caddie hospitality on Tour
What is your favorite restaurant on Tour and why?
Bonefish, quality food and is consistent state to state.
Where do you reside during off season?
Wilmington, NC