Collin Morikawa lifts lid on link up with legendary caddie as golf star tells the world the two key words
Classy Collin Morikawa reckons fun and simplicity are the key words in his link-up with caddie legend Billy Foster.
The American star gave the background into his move to have the Yorkshireman on his bag for the vital two-week UK stretch which incorporates the Genesis Scottish Open and next week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Foster has worked with icons of the game such as Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods and Morikawa revealed there are two basic rules laid down between the pair for the fortnight.
The 2021 Open Champion explained: 'It's going to be a two-week thing as of now, just to fill in. I was trying to think about who would be available and then a couple of people brought his name up and what a legend he is. I mean, the stories he's had, the people he's caddied for. Yesterday out playing, he told me some good Seve stories and I'm very lucky to have someone like that to be able to hop on the bag for a couple of weeks and just enjoy it.
"You know, we've got a we've got a very simple game plan these next two weeks. One, go and have fun. And two, just be simple, execute the shots. At the end of the day, that's what golf is. So, hopefully, we can enjoy these two weeks as much as we can. It's good to see him out here, I know he's enjoying it, kind of shooting the talk with everyone."
He then smiled: "I feel like I've got more pressure on me with him on the bag! It's really good. '
Morikawa has been frank in recent weeks over his form and the decision making over changing caddies having parted ways with both JJ Jakovac and Joe Greiner and his honesty has been refreshing to passionate golf fans.
He said: 'I think a lot of us, we live in such a public profile that sometimes you have to think about what you're going to say. But, at the end of the day, you have to be honest and you have to be yourself. And if that comes off harsh, so be it. But look, I am who I am. You just want to be yourself and, for the most part, you got to stay true to that. It's hard to do when we live such a public life, but I hope people just are honest with everyone because that's all you can do is just be honest with yourself, be honest with the people around you and take it for what it is.'
Morikawa was all smiles as he made his way onto the Renaissance range with the sun shining and an excitement apparent over the upcoming challenges. He said: 'I mean, when it's sunny like this, I love it even more, but it's just a different style of golf and I think we always look forward to that. You have to hit shots. You got to be creative and, no matter how your game's feeling, you just have to go and play golf. That's what's great about coming over here for these couple of weeks.'
Morikawa referenced the importance of playing in Scotland the week before The Open after he won the Claret Jug at Royal St George's four years ago. It remains key to his build-up as he explained: 'I haven't had the results I've wanted since, but that's part of it. That's part of golf and, out here, you never know what you're going to get. And a course like this, when it's going to be dry and a little firmer I'm guessing, it's going to play great and it'll be a good lead up in the next week.'
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