No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1118: Live at Pebble Beach (Wed)
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Feb 11, 2026 Johnson Wagner, former PGA Tour pro turned CBS broadcaster, shares his move into TV and walking-the-course insights. Ricky Fowler, PGA Tour star, talks family travel, schedule, equipment and Pebble prep. Andrew Novak, tour winner, discusses swing changes, scheduling and course preparation. Mav McNeely, private pilot and golf fan, describes flying routines and linking aviation to golf travel.
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Prepare Yardage Books Before The Walk-Up
- If you caddy, pre-study the yardage book and know sprinkler heads and front/back numbers before walking up.
- Hand the player a clear number early to avoid freezing under live arithmetic pressure.
Caddying Is More Vibe Than Perfect Math
- When caddying, focus on vibe and process as much as raw math; good caddies calm players and manage bunker prep.
- Learn technique from experienced caddies like Michael Greller to handle real-time pressure.
Caddying Exposes Rapid Yardage Math
- Neil caddied for Jordan Spieth and froze when confronted with hand-calculated yardage books, revealing the fast arithmetic required on tour.
- Michael Greller coached caddying technique and bunker routines, emphasizing vibe over perfect math.