Glue Guys Jim "Bones" Mackay - The Man Behind the Masters - [Glue Guys, EP.33]
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Apr 10, 2025 Jim "Bones" Mackay is a three-time Masters champion caddie and a respected voice in golf, known for his long tenure with Phil Mickelson. He shares captivating insights into the pressure players face at Augusta during Masters Week and recounts Phil’s wildest shots. Mackay discusses the emotional and strategic roles caddies play on the course, revealing how their support shapes outcomes. He also touches on the importance of camaraderie among golfers and the integrity that defines the sport, weaving personal anecdotes that showcase the deep bonds formed in competitive golf.
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The Veto Vote
- Bones had a veto vote on one of Phil's shots per year.
- He used it in New Orleans to prevent a risky shot across water.
Balancing Data and Instinct
- Use both data and adrenaline/instinct when making decisions.
- Tiger and Phil differed in how they used these factors.
Phil's Artistic Style vs. Tiger's Mechanical Approach
- Phil Mickelson was more of an artistic, instinctive golfer.
- Tiger Woods was more mechanical and data-driven.