Leaping Into the Players...Caddy's Arms?

It’s The Players Championship week—and that means the golf world is buzzing. In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo dive into everything happening across the professional game as one of the biggest weeks of the year gets underway.The guys kick things off by reflecting on the drama and difficulty of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge, where brutal conditions tested the best players in the world. From firm greens to strategic course management, Mick explains why certain setups expose even elite players—and what it really takes to survive weeks like Bay Hill.DA and Mick also take a closer look at Scottie Scheffler and his recent struggles. Is the world’s most dominant ball-striker simply running into a rough stretch, or is this just proof of how razor-thin the margins are at the top of the PGA Tour? Mick breaks it down from the caddie’s perspective, explaining how injuries, confidence, and course conditions can quickly change a player’s trajectory.The conversation also shifts to the future of the PGA Tour, including whether the return of more match play events could shake up the schedule and create new excitement for fans and players alike.And of course, it wouldn’t be Tales From The Tips without a few classic stories. The episode wraps with hilarious caddie tales, behind-the-scenes moments from life inside the ropes, and the kind of Tour camaraderie only a veteran like Mick can bring to the table.Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tales from the Tips02:57 Reflections on Recent Golf Events06:06 Analyzing the API Performance09:09 The Pressure of Competition11:54 Scottie Scheffler's Struggles15:13 Injuries and Their Impact on Players18:00 The Evolution of Caddying20:56 Expectations for Upcoming Tournaments23:59 Memorable Golf Stories27:06 PGA Tour Changes and Future Directions29:54 Match Play vs. Stroke Play32:47 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up