Caddies and the owner of the bag they carry are basically a team. Most pros would fail with out the support their caddies give them in a tour event. As for the golfer playing against other golfers, I cannot agree with that concept because the golfer is playing the "course" and cannot be concerned with how the golfer they are playing with is doing. Very few pros will admit to looking at the leader board, since most leave that up to their caddy.

I once heard Fluff tell his man Furyk that he needed a birdie if he wanted to play in Tiger's group the next day. He did, but Tiger won anyway.

A good book is out about Bruce Roberts titled "Caddy For Life". Tom Watson and his caddy were a team. Edwards job was to allow Watson to "just" play golf.

For a recreational golfer, the idea of playing with a caddy when playing a course that requires such, is an adventure in itself.

I own a range finder, and a sky golf instrument, but I always like having a caddy carrying my bag when they are available. They add to the game, no matter what level it is being played at......GJS