Tiger Woods' caddie tried to pay heckler to leave Firestone
Joe LaCava said he paid a heckler cash to get him out of the WGC-Bridgestone, but had to call security when the spectator did not leave.
Published : Aug 17, 2018 07:03 IST
Tiger Woods' caddie has revealed he offered a heckler money to leave Firestone as the former world number one competed in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
In the final round of the tournament two weeks ago, a man repeatedly directed heckles at 14-time major champion Woods.
Caddie Joe LaCava told
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LaCava said that he handed $25 to the man, but he stayed close and continued to heckle Woods. So, LaCava flagged down security and had the man kicked out of the tournament.
"He didn't have a problem. And, actually, I got a standing ovation for kicking the guy out of there,'' LaCava said. Woods finished the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational tied for 31st at even par, before tying for second at last week's US PGA Championship.