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No, “Caddyshack” isn’t the greatest golf movie of all time, but it’s arguably among the elite of the elite in the sports comedy genre. It also has one of Danny Noonan’s most laid back, intriguing and in my opinion most underrated characters, played by Michael O’Keefe.
You can’t help but love Danny Noonan. He is the hardworking caddy who is trying to figure out what’s next in his life who knows how to celebrate. Sure, he’s cheating on his girlfriend who may or may not be pregnant with Judge Smails’ niece, which some might frown upon, but hey kids make mistakes.
Interestingly, when O’Keefe auditioned for the film he was asked if he could play golf and if he could caddy. He lied and said he could play golf, but actually had caddy experience at none other than Winged Foot in New York. It grew up just 15 minutes from the historic course.
With the 2020 US Open taking place at the Winged Foot in two weeks, O’Keefe has entered the caddy world again and wants to do the loop during the tournament.
“I am ready to take my caddying to the next level. I am notifying that I am available, interested and worthy to carry a bag for any professional (or amateur) on the field at this year’s US Open, “O’Keefe wrote in a piece for GOLF.
While I wouldn’t take any shots at the Winged Foot Open, I am committed to giving advice – both solicited and unsolicited – to the player that gives me the ability to loop for him.
Full disclosure: I wasn’t the best caddy in my day. This distinction goes to a guy named “Tasty”, who earned his name from his passion for wine, as well as his wicked sense of humor. When the legendary caddiemaster, Gene Hayden, noticed that Tasty had been drinking, the caddy would be sent “down the hill”.
Hey, he has a history of caddying at Winged Foot, which is something many caddies who set foot on the property in two weeks won’t be able to tell.
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