José María Olazabal, a golfing legend born in 1966, is a two-time Masters champion (1994, 1999); he even dominated the European Tour with 23 titles. Partnering with Seve Ballesteros, they became the Ryder Cup's most successful duo (12 points from 15 matches).
His leadership as captain orchestrated Europe's miraculous 2012 Ryder Cup comeback. Beyond wins, Olazabal shares the record for the lowest PGA Championship score (63) and holds the world's longest putt record. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (2009) and receiving Spain's highest sporting honour (2013), Olazabal's legacy as a champion is undeniable.
Jose Maria Olazabal Caddie
For the 2024 Masters, Lorenzo Gagli, a fellow professional golfer, caddied for Olazabal.
Gagli began his professional golf career in 2006. In 2007, he played on the Alps Tour and finished fourth on the Order of Merit rankings. This achievement allowed him to advance to the Challenge Tour for the 2008 season. Despite qualifying for the European Tour in 2009, he struggled and played on the European and Challenge Tours. He again qualified for both Tours in 2010 but had an inconsistent season. However, a solid finish to 2010 placed him 17th on the Challenge Tour rankings, enabling him to obtain a place on the European Tour again in 2011. Gagli's best results on the European Tour include a third-place finish at the 2011 Barclays Scottish Open and a second-place finish at the 2011 Madrid Masters. He has also been ranked in the top 150 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
There is no precise information available regarding Olazabal’s previous caddies; however, his caddie during his 1994 Masters Tournament was Dave Renwick, who died due to cancer in February 2016 at the age of 62.
Lorenzo Gagli’s professional wins:
Barclays Kenya Open
2010 Italian PGA Championship
Open de la Mirabelle d'Or
Open La Margherita
UNA Hotels Resort Open
FAQ's On Jose Maria Olazabal caddie
A. Lorenzo Gagli caddied for Olazabl during the 2024 Masters.
A. José MarÃa Olazabal won the Masters in 1994 and 1999.
A. Lorenzo Gagli has secured five professional victories throughout his career.
A. Lorenzo Gagli has experience on several European tours. He competes on the Challenge Tour but has also played on the European and Alps Tour.
