It’s not always easy to get along with your siblings. But it’s essential if your sister’s a professional golfer — and you’re her caddy.
Brittany and Brooke Henderson are the game’s own sister act. At the age of just 18, Brooke became the youngest winner of the Women’s PGA Championship, defeating Lydia Ko in a playoff in June. Brittany, seven years her senior, was on bag duty.
The Canadian climbed to No. 2 in the world rankings after that success, but how much of it was due to their special partnership?
Although they rarely make the headlines — unless they work for Tiger Woods caddies are a constant influence over a player’s tactics, technique and mood during tournaments.
“To be a great caddy you need patience and perseverance,” Brittany Henderson told CNN’s Living Golf show at 2016’s final women’s major, the Evian Championship, where Brooke tied for ninth place.
“Definitely get along well with whoever you’re working for — I think that’s huge. It’s really a partnership.
“On top of that, being good with math — mostly just addition and subtraction.”
Culled from CNN