For successful sportspeople, it is often more about what they have not won rather than what they have.
Near misses and hard luck stories are just as captivating for fans as a narrative shaped around glory.
When it comes to golf, the names of serial winners Harry Vardon and Tom Watson will forever be associated with The Open. But so too will the names of Doug Sanders and Jean van de Velde.
Another man who has endured more than his fair share of Open anguish is Billy Foster, the star of our latest edition of Caddie Stories.
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21 Comments
Good Luck Billy! keep going trying !
Billy & Matt 2023, The Open Champions
Billy is pure class, what a golfing history lesson that was.
Top man.
Awww so sad. Billy you’re a legend and you deserve a win
What a legend! has seen all of the modern stallions in action
Maybe this year Billy, it would be very special indeed.
Didn’t realize hitting the sand in anger was a penalty. I looked it up and it no longer is a penalty as of 2019.
Billy is a legend and a gentleman 👏
This year with Fitz? See you at hoylake ⛳️🏌️♂️
One day, Billy. I'm sure you're on a good bag again with Fitz. Good luck!
Fantastic caddy!!!!!! Love hearing all of stories!! Hopefully the Claret Jug will be another!!!!!!
What a legend, if he does get a claret jug, I'll be thrilled because its Fitzpatrick, and cry because its Billy caddying!
Which caddie-player partnership is your favourite in golf right now?
Vijay was in that bunker 15 min prior to Bjorn and aimed 30' left if the flag knowing it would roll back in.
He'll have a good chance this year if he stays on the same bag.
Something about those 9 irons out of bunkers
Top caddie and it could happen with Matt ⛳️👍👍
Billy, re The Open, over the years you must have asked yourself -'Am I Billy the Jinx?' Only kiddin'.
I, no doubt like at lot of golfing folk was willing Zalatoris to miss that putt on the 18th, even more for your sake than Matt Fitzpatrick's. Good luck at this years Open.
Great interview 👍
Had the pleasure to meet Billy atone of his Golf Club tour nights. Absolute gent and what you see is what you get. Has had a wonderful career even if he has some near misses in the Open.