Before that, Joe was working with Ken Green. He had met Couples in Japan the previous December, discussing the possibility of a partnership.
Fred invited LaCava to his house for a practice session at Bermuda Dunes CC, which was once part of the American Express course rotation.
The Hall of Fame golfer’s residence was just eight miles from Bermuda Dunes, so it didn’t look like it would be much of a problem. However, things turned out differently.
Upon finishing the practice round, LaCava took out the keys that Fred had put in the car.
For him, LaCava’s quality of being in control was why he loved him.
He added that everyone knows he doesn’t drive. But that was due to his failure to find the Bermuda Dunes despite being only eight miles away from his residence.
LaCava is now with Tiger Woods, whom he has caddied in 11 PGA Tour successes. He has been part of 28 PGA title wins, of which most [12] have been with Fred, including the 1992 Masters. Fred has won 15 PGA titles in his career. LaCava has also been part of Dustin Johnson’s five victories.
Interestingly, his son Joe Jr. caddied Fred during last year’s event and is now a full-time professional caddie. LaCava Junior also followed his father’s tradition and drove the 15 times winner on the PGA Tour during last year’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic outside Atlanta.
Fred Couples to play Mitsubishi Electric Championship
Couples is at Hualalai for this week’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship, the opening event of the PGA TOUR Champions season. Miguel Ángel Jiménez is the defending champion at the Hualalai Resort Golf Club.
Fred will be looking to continue his excellent form, winning the last event he played in, the SAS Championship, in October. He shot a final round of 60 with the help of seven birdies in a row to win the event.
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