A free beer goes a long way, especially in golf. And especially for professional caddies.
With the Ryder Cup – September 24-26 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin – inching getting closer and closer, European captain Padraig Harrington wanted to give thanks to those who carry the bags ahead of his home nation’s Irish Open this week on the European Tour.
“I’d like to buy all the caddies in the field a drink to thank you all for the support that I know you will be giving Team Europe in September,” wrote Harrington in a post shared by the Team Europe account on Twitter. “We may be a European team, but we are a global tour so no matter what country you are from (including America!) please enjoy a drink on me at your hotel bar.”
What a classy move by the three-time major champion. It might not be on the sportsmanship level of Jack Nicklaus’ concession, but it’s definitely a tastier concession.
Nice touch from the Captain at his National Open this week
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— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) June 29, 2021