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American Team caddies Steve Williams and Jimmy Johnson (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)Giant Jersey Significance Lost on Williams
Prior to the Wednesday practice round at The Presidents Cup, American team caddies sported San Francisco Giant jerseys, complete with NOB's (name on back).
The idea for the jerseys came from John Wood, caddie for Hunter Mahan, who grew up a huge Giants fan. Steve Williams claimed to know nothing of the significance of the number he was wearing, allowing a brief opportunity for endearment to pass him by without care.
The AP has the down low on who chose what number and why, but here at CHG, I'm digging the muni-attitude that this brings.
After all, Harding Park, the venue for this edition of the President's Cup is, like Bethpage and Torrey Pines, municipal courses, and on municipal courses, we all know that dress codes are more relaxed. I would not be surprised to see any manner of sporting jersey adorning a golfer at a muni - not that I'd be happy about it - but I'd not be surprised.
Fred Couples, American Presidents Cup Team Captain, in the Sun Mountain Rainflex jacket (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)Sun Mountain Outerwear Sighting
The sweet-and-tasty Sun Mountain Rainflex jacket made an appearance on Wednesday, despite the sunny weather.
San Francisco is known for its damp, bone chilling weather, so that may have been the reason why a few American team members, along with American Captain Fred Couples were spotted on the grounds wearing the sleek and modern full-zip Sun Mountain product - a welcome departure from traditional old-school choices made for Presidents Cup / Ryder Cup gear. I particularly enjoy the custom white piping, and the red side panels (which are barely hinted at in this photo). Sporty, patriotic, and tasteful.
While rain may put a damper on the competition, my spirits will certainly be lifted if we get to see the American team in full rain suit regalia.
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Cup Unis Direct Reflection of Captains
A discerning reader recently asked me who was profiding the Presidents Cup team uniforms.
If you thought it logical that Ashworth, with its long-time association with Fred Couples, and Greg Norman Apparel, with its long association with, ummm, Greg Norman, would be the providers for Team USA and the Internationals respectively, you would be correct.
Below are the scripts for the event... looks to me like I have more to find for Team USA, but Golf Digest does have some great details, though no visuals, here.
Based on the script sketches, I prefer the Greg Norman line for the Internationals, especially for Saturday / Sunday, though the argyle is an unquestioned classic.
International Team - Thursday / Friday - Ashworth (Apparelwire.com)
International Team - Saturday / Sunday Script - Greg Norman (Apparelwire.com)
Team USA - Ashworth (Apparelwire.com)
Reader Comments (2)
I think the caddies look silly. I think the PGA is going to step in. It cheapens the game.
T'was only a bit of fun team bulilding during a practice round. No harm no foul.