“This LPGA newcomer hired a local caddy, but not for the reason you think,” writes Sports Illustrated about the Norwegian golfer. The magazine is just one of several American media houses that have mentioned Borges’ unusual choice: Not having a permanent caddy. The 24-year-old has instead had a new caddy in every tournament she has played this season. In total, she has had 11 helpers, usually hired from the golf club where the tournament has been played. – Oh, I didn’t know that, golf expert Per Haugsrud instantly reacts to the choice of caddy. – Taste and comfort – It seems a bit strange and special to change so often, but there is a bit of taste and comfort. Many people use the caddies actively, while others just want one to carry their bag. She does not want to have a caddy and so far it works very well, continues the Eurosport expert. TOOK THE CROP: Suzann Pettersen won the women’s PGA Championship in 2007. Photo: AP Borge is now poised to fight for the first Norwegian victory in the women’s PGA Championship since Suzann Pettersen went to the top in 2007. “Tutta” has allowed herself to be impressed by how Borge has managed with so many different caddies. – She is doing well, so I don’t think it has any effect on her. In the long term, of course, a permanent caddy should come on the course. For her, there is also a financial part, and it is cheaper with a local caddy, says Pettersen to news and follows up: – Now is when it really starts. It seems that she plays with few mistakes on a tough court. It will be an exciting weekend. Good at carrying the bag This week, Borges’ caddy is called Corey Birch. It has obviously worked, because Norway’s best golfer on the women’s side is therefore in second place, just one stroke behind Irish Leona Maguire. – I just wanted someone to carry the bag, and he has been good at it, said Borge after the opening round. Although Birch knows the Baltusrol course inside out, he has not been allowed to contribute anything more than carrying equipment. This season, Borge has taken the step up to the top level, and is clear about what the biggest transition from the Epson Tour has been: – That I have to have a caddy. I’m not used to it. I’m just trying to do what I’ve always done, to play my own game and have someone carry the clubs, says Borge. MAJOR PLAYER: Celine Borge fights for victory in the Women’s PGA Championship. Photo: AFP Obligatory Her coach, Geoff Dixon, tells news that before the season they had to decide whether to go for a professional caddy or local caddies. – She is not used to having a caddy and until this season she did not use a caddy, but in the LPGA it is mandatory. It was a real challenge. We decided to copy what has worked in the past, and make it as similar as possible, says Dixon, who believes that Borge does not need advice from a caddy. – I talk to the caddy before the tournaments to tell them what she wants. She wouldn’t have a caddy if she didn’t have to have one. “You just have to carry the bag, and let her do the rest.” Just be quiet and let her do her thing. It works for her at the moment, he continues. Dixon says that many have said that Borge needs a caddy, but that the most important thing is to find out what is right for the 24-year-old. – A caddy can help measure distances and choose the right club. The caddy must know the player, but a caddy can never get inside Celine’s head. She says she would much rather be blamed for her own mistakes than for a caddy to be blamed, says Dixon. – Gigantic surprise The Tønsberg girl is a newcomer, but has impressed the golf world with her game this weekend. HAS IMPRESSED: Celine Borge has done most things right so far in the Women’s PGA Championship, but there are still 36 holes to be played. Photo: Reuters – It’s a giant surprise. It is one thing to be at the top in a regular tournament, but here we are talking about one of the two biggest tournaments and all the best are there, says an impressed Haugsrud. Next to the US Open, the PGA Championship is the highlight of the season for the female golfers. In 2007, Suzann “Tutta” Pettersen won the tournament, and before the second half of this year’s edition, Borge will try to become the second Norwegian winner in history. – What she does is quite unique. She is half played and right behind the lead. She has everything to win, but the pressure is creeping in now. That is why it is incredibly impressive that she managed to deliver the second round, praises Haugsrud. – No matter how this weekend ends, she has delivered brilliantly. Before the season, we didn’t think she would get the opportunity to play this tournament, so this is a big step on the way to achieving the goal of becoming the best in the world, concludes Dixon.
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