Why Every Masters Player Needs This Knowledge | Caddie William Lanier's Secrets

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This episode features PGA Tour caddie William Lanier sharing insights about the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club.

McConnell Golf Presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA with Ward Clayton: Augusta Native PGA Tour Caddie William Lanier on Masters Walking, Yardage Books & Augusta National SecretsIn this episode of McConnell Golf presents Road to Augusta, host Ward Clayton sits down with Augusta native and PGA Tour caddie William Lanier for a rare inside look at Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament.A fourth-generation Augustan, Lanier shares his journey from LSU golf and the mini-tours to walking inside the ropes as a PGA Tour caddie, including experiences at The Masters. He explains why caddying is far more than carrying a bag—breaking down strategy, preparation, and the physical demands of Augusta, including 26,000-step practice rounds.Lanier also reveals key insights into playing Augusta National:• The pressure of the first tee at the Masters• Critical approach shots like No. 3• The mental and physical test of Amen Corner (11, 12, 13)• How to read the swirling winds at No. 12• The truth behind “everything breaks to Rae’s Creek”Plus, a deep dive into yardage books—how they’re created, why they matter, and how Lanier designs detailed books used by college (ACC/SEC) and professional…

People in this episode

Host: Ward Clayton

Guest: William Lanier

Topics covered

• Masters Tournament
• Caddying
• Golf Strategy
• Augusta National
• Yardage Books
• PGA Tour

Keywords

• Masters
• Caddie
• Augusta National
• Golf Strategy
• Yardage Books
• PGA Tour
• Amen Corner
• Golf Preparation

Sponsors

McConnell Golf

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Augusta National Golf Club, LSU, Amen Corner, Rae’s Creek, ACC, SEC

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