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Pro golfer Steven Bowditch has had a tough couple of years professionally. The 35-year-old Australian has missed the cut in all five Tour events he’s entered in 2018 and just two of 27 cuts in 2017. His struggles come after a solid 2015 season when he won the AT&T Byron Nelson and pocketed $3 million in winnings, Golf.com reports.
Bowditch appears to be keeping a sense of humor in the face of adversity, evident in him recruiting a caddy for the John Deere Classic on Twitter. On Monday night, Bowditch tweeted an open call for any “local kids/college players in the Quad cities area” to fulfill the role. A 16-year-old answered the bell. Check out the exchange below.
Any local kids/college players in the Quad cities area that are interested in caddying in the tournament this week, this thread is for you. The best response/reason gets the job. 2pm Tues start, finish Friday. 1% chance Sunday. Payment: all leftover gloves and balls are yours 😉
— Bowdo (@bowdo83) July 10, 2018
I️ visit my grandparents farm nearby. I️ve played the course and loved it. Two of my uncles work for John Deere. I’m a caddy at my local country club and on the golf team. I️ turn 17 on Friday and helping you make the cut would be a great birthday present! I️ love Australia
— Elias Francque (@e_francque) July 10, 2018
Where you at Elias?
— Bowdo (@bowdo83) July 10, 2018
Suburbs of Chicago. I️ can be there before 2 if u want me to be
— Elias Francque (@e_francque) July 10, 2018
Shoulder feel good?
— Bowdo (@bowdo83) July 10, 2018
The shoulders are better than ever
— Elias Francque (@e_francque) July 10, 2018
Elias seems like serviceable dude, but how do you pass up on the guy below? Sounds like he’s been waiting for this moment his entire life.
— Eldrick Woods (@prizzin_mike) July 10, 2018
In any event, hopefully the unlikely duo hits it off. Or else.
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[h/t For the Win]