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‘Golf Emperor’ Tiger Woods' former caddie Joe LaCava will now carry the bag for Nelly Korda (both from the United States).

Tiger Woods and caddie Joe LaCava are waiting for their turn to play at the 17th hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational in February.

On the 10th (local time), the American Golf Channel reported, "LaCava will serve as the caddie for Korda, who is participating in the LPGA Tour Cognizant Founders Cup starting on the 11th." Of course, this is a one-time role as Korda's caddie. Korda's regular caddie, Jason McDaid (USA), cannot attend the Cognizant Founders Cup due to his wife's childbirth, so he asked LaCava for help. McDaid will return as Korda's caddie for the next tournament.

LaCava has been Woods' caddie for 13 years since 2011. He first connected with Woods in October 2011 at Price.com. At that time, he chose the "setting sun" Woods over the "rising star" Dustin Johnson (USA). Fortunately, Woods won 3 tournaments in 2012 and 5 in 2013. LaCava gained even more fame by refusing all other players' requests to join during the four years Woods was off the tour after his back surgery in 2014. This year, when Woods' tournament appearances have been sparse following his 2021 traffic accident injury, LaCava also served as a temporary caddie for Steve Stricker and Patrick Cantlay (both USA).

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