Danny Willet’s Caddie

Last Modified May 17, 2024 12:44 GMT
DANNY WILLETT CADDIE
DANNY WILLETT (Source:- Getty Image)

Daniel John Willett, born on October 3, 1987, is a PGA Tour player who won his first major championship at the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. He began the 2018 season with nine missed cuts and a withdrawal, but improved in the second half of the season, culminating in a victory at the 2018 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

In 2019, Willett won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in England, bringing him into the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking. In the 2019-20 PGA Tour season, shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he recorded one top-10 finish. In 2021, he recorded a top 10 at the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship and hosted the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry. In October, he won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

In 2022, Willett regained PGA Tour privileges after others who joined LIV Golf were removed from the FedEx Cup standings. He started the 2022–23 PGA Tour season at the Fortinet Championship, where he tied for the title with Max Homa.

Danny Willet’s Caddie

Danny Willett currently has Jonathan Smart as his caddie. After a disagreement in 2017, they stopped working together. Sam Haywood then took over as Willett's caddy. Besides, Willett and Smart reestablished their collaboration during a recent competition. In 2021, Smart returned to work for Danny Willett.

Danny Willet’s Major

Danny Willett holds the record for one major title that he won at the Masters Tournament in 2016. It was his first major championship title and he paid off $2,194,875 for the win and the total score for the tournament was 283 (-5).

FAQ's On Danny Willet’s Caddie

A. Danny Willett's caddie when he won the Masters in 2016 was Jonathan Smart.

A. Danny Willett and his caddie Jonathan Smart split up due to a disagreement in 2017 after the RBC Heritage event in South Carolina.

A. Danny Willett's best finish at the Masters is winning the tournament in 2016.

A. Yes, Danny Willett has missed the cut at the Masters, specifically in 2017 and 2019.

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