Veteran PGA caddie Kip Henley names a golf course that will “kill ya”
Kip Henley is a popular name among golf players and those who watch the sport. A two-time Tennessee State Open champion, Henley enjoyed a successful golf career before transitioning to the role of a PGA Tour caddie. He has worked with prominent golfers such as Brian Gay, Vijay Singh, and Austin Cook.
During his travels on tour with these players, Kip Henley visited and experienced various golf courses. Recently on X (formerly Twitter), a follower asked Henley which was the best place he ever looped in considering the course, climate, and people.
"Maui will kill ya walking but the total experience is cool as can be but but Harbour Town will always be my fav spot!!" the veteran caddie said in response.
The Harbour Town Golf Links, which is the 64-year-old's favorite spot, was established in 1967. This course was designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, and Davis Love III and has gained immense popularity for hosting the RBC Heritage Classic.
Veteran caddie Kip Henley shared his opinion on the allowance of rangefinders in professional golf
For those unaware, a rangefinder in golf is a device used to accurately measure the distance between a golfer and their target. With the use of this device, a golfer can decide which shot to play. Over the years, several fans and veterans of the sport have spoken about the use of rangefinders in professional tournaments.
Kip Henley, a seasoned veteran of the sport, has been vocal about his stance on rangefinders. Back in 2023, he responded to a Golf Monthly tweet asking about their place in professional tournaments. Henley drew a clear distinction between casual and competitive golf.
Here's what he said:
"For casual golf 100% yes. For tournament golf and especially PGA Tour 100% no way ! Do not remove the human element of mistakes and second guessing from the game. It already has proven not to speed up anything about the Tour."
In another tweet, Henley further elaborated on the issue. He said,
"They could be allowed but they only do 1/5th of the job a yardage book and caddie can do. In pro ams and mini tours by all means but they add nothing to PGA players on major tours."
This year, the PGA Championship witnessed the use of a laser rangefinder for the fourth consecutive year. Apart from the PGA Championship, the other Major championships do not give golfers the liberty of using rangefinders. The future of rangefinders in professional golf will undoubtedly be a topic of interest in the coming years.