Asterisk Talley is one of the most exciting players in the women’s game right now, but her caddie situation is a little bit confusing.
The 17-year-old has risen through the amateur ranks and has been making waves after winning four events last year.
Being a younger player, having a wise head beside her on the course is crucial for someone like Talley, but when it comes to her caddie for the ANWA, Talley had to make a last-minute change due to unusual circumstances.
So, here’s a look at who her caddie is at Augusta, and why the switch was made.
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Just days before heading out to the home of The Masters, Talley had a dilemma to solve when Miles Russell was handed an invite to play in the LECOM Suncoast Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Luckily, Talley has a brilliant back-up waiting in the wings in Ryan Zak, a man she’s worked with multiple times in the past.
A family friend, Zak even caddied for Talley at last year’s ANWA event, so he knows a thing or two about navigating the iconic course.
Discussing the late change of plans, Zak said (via Golf Digest): “I did it last year, so I was prepared. I brought what I needed to be prepared in the event something happened. I didn’t think it was going to, and I came out to hang out.
“[Her] dad knows I’m on standby whenever they need me, that’s what I told them years ago. They were kind enough to invite me out to be a fan. My vacation got cut short by a few days. I got put to work. It’s been great.”
Talley clearly likes working with him, too. On their professional relationship, she said: “He’s just pretty chill. I like a caddie who is helpful, but not too pushy, and I think he’s great at finding the middle in that.
“He knows that I know how to play golf and what I do need help with. He knows my dad really well, and he kind of tells him what I’m working on, so I think they kind of [collaborate] in that.
“Then he obviously knows the course since he caddied last year, so I mean, we’re just having some fun out…
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