PGA Tour caddie Steve Duplantis dies.: Duplantis was killed after being struck by a taxi while crossing the street. Duplantis was working for with Eric Axley and had previously worked with golfers Jim Furyk, Rich Beem, and Tommy Armour III. Duplantis is heavily mentioned in the book Bud, Sweat, and Tees.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia to golf at 07:40 PM - 1 comment
That's too bad. He's one of the several caddie names I recognize. Though it sounds like he liked to "enjoy" himself off the course, it also sounds as if he was a really great guy. What a shame.
posted by dyams at 07:42 AM on January 24, 2008