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Two hundred and six straight days. That is how long golf fan Mark Johnson tweeted at Sergio Garcia before Garcia caved and invited Johnson to caddie for him at an upcoming Pro-Am. Prior to Garcia finally caving and tweeting back at him, Johnson hadn’t heard a word from Sergio. He never asked him to stop. He never blocked or muted him. He never hired a private investigator to look into if Johnson wanted to kill him and then wear his skin (or so I assume). Sergio didn’t do any of that. He just waited 206 days to finally make Johnson’s dreams come true.
Ok @markjohno6969 I think I found the perfect day for you to get a taste of carrying my bag & make your dream come true! Are you ready? 😉
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) January 28, 2017
Here are some of Johnson’s tweets that lead to this opportunity.
@TheSergioGarcia you're my number one golfer please can I caddie for you when your caddie can't make it cheers 🏌👍
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) July 7, 2016
@TheSergioGarcia I won't even ask for 10% wages just expenses will be good!! #Letmecaddieforyou #Day41
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) August 16, 2016
@TheSergioGarcia My wife said I'm a stalker I said it will be better than our wedding day it's my dream! #Letmecaddieforyou #Day50
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) August 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/markjohno6969/status/783181723584659456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Persistence pays off, kids.
[H/T The Big Lead]