Carl Jackson (caddie)
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Carl Jackson is a golf caddie
at the Augusta National Golf Club
. He has caddied at every Masters Tournament, except one, since 1961 holding the record for the most appearances, at 50, of a caddy at this tournament. He has caddied for Ben Crenshaw
35 times including on the two occasions on which he won the tournament.
who was to finish fourth that year and in 1970 for Gary Player
when he finished third. He first caddied for Ben Crenshaw in 1976 when he finished second and has continued to caddy for him at this tournament since then, continuing to do so when, in 1983, the Augusta National dropped the requirement that players use their caddies for this tournament. Ben Crenshaw was to win the Masters Tournament twice while he was his caddy, once in 1984 and then again in 1995. Jackson has stated that the 2010 Masters Tournament, his 50th, may be his last unless Ben Crenshaw still wishes him to be there.
which he ended up attending for only one day. He claims that in 1988 he was the first official black guest at the Augusta National when a member asked him to play as no other members were present. He suffered from Colon Cancer
in 2000, resulting in him missing the Masters Tournament for the first time since his first tournament, although by the next year he was back caddying for Ben Crenshaw. He has recently started the Carl's Kids Foundation to attempt to take golf to children in the inner city of Little Rock
.
Caddy
In golf, a caddy is the person who carries a player's bag and clubs, and gives insightful advice and moral support. A good caddy is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it. This includes knowing overall yardage, pin...
at the Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a famous men's golf club. Founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts and designed by Alister MacKenzie on the site of a former indigo plantation, the club opened for play in January 1933. Since 1934, it has played host to the annual...
. He has caddied at every Masters Tournament, except one, since 1961 holding the record for the most appearances, at 50, of a caddy at this tournament. He has caddied for Ben Crenshaw
Ben Crenshaw
Ben Daniel Crenshaw is an American professional golfer.Crenshaw was born in Austin, Texas. He attended and played golf at Austin High School and the University of Texas, where he won three NCAA Championships from 1971 to 1973...
35 times including on the two occasions on which he won the tournament.
Career
Carl Jackson started caddying at the Augusta National in 1958 and caddied for the first time at the Masters Tournament at the age of 14 in 1961, caddying for Billy Burke. In 1964 he caddied for Bruce DevlinBruce Devlin
Bruce William Devlin is an Australian professional golfer, sportscaster and golf course designer.Devlin was born in Armidale, Australia. He turned pro in 1961 and joined the PGA Tour in 1962 after an amateur career in Australia which included a win at the Australian Amateur in 1959...
who was to finish fourth that year and in 1970 for Gary Player
Gary Player
Gary Player DMS; OIG is a South African professional golfer. With his nine major championship victories, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of golf. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. Player has won 165 tournaments on six continents over six...
when he finished third. He first caddied for Ben Crenshaw in 1976 when he finished second and has continued to caddy for him at this tournament since then, continuing to do so when, in 1983, the Augusta National dropped the requirement that players use their caddies for this tournament. Ben Crenshaw was to win the Masters Tournament twice while he was his caddy, once in 1984 and then again in 1995. Jackson has stated that the 2010 Masters Tournament, his 50th, may be his last unless Ben Crenshaw still wishes him to be there.
Personal life
Jackson left school at the age of thirteen to help support his family and as his mother was unable to afford the cost of the uniform at the A. R. Johnson Magnet SchoolA. R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet High School
Augustus R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet Middle and High School is a public six-year magnet school in downtown Augusta, Georgia, drawing students from grades seven through twelve from all parts of Richmond County.-Academics:A. R...
which he ended up attending for only one day. He claims that in 1988 he was the first official black guest at the Augusta National when a member asked him to play as no other members were present. He suffered from Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth , in the colon, rectum, or vermiform appendix. Colorectal cancer is clinically distinct from anal cancer, which affects the anus....
in 2000, resulting in him missing the Masters Tournament for the first time since his first tournament, although by the next year he was back caddying for Ben Crenshaw. He has recently started the Carl's Kids Foundation to attempt to take golf to children in the inner city of Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census...
.