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

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