LIVE Q&A with PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley! Thursday Jan 5th, 6-7pm ET! Ask questions now!

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Joining us on Thursday at 6pm ET is Kip Henley! Kip is a must-follow on Twitter. His resume includes...

• Tennessee Section Champion 4 times.
  
• Tennessee PGA POY 5 times
  
• Tennessee State Open 2 times
  
• Big Break II Champion
  
• 7-time FedEx St Jude Classic competitor
  
• APTC Caddy for 4-time PGA Tour winner Brian Gay
  

He'll be here to answer all your questions.

 

As a bonus, 3 people who have their questions answered will win some GolfWRX merchandise (drawing is random after chat is done).

 

ASK AWAY NOW!

[getair23]

How often do you beat Brian, or other tour guys with out getting strokes?

[Stuart_G]

Welcome to GolfWRX

 

You seem to have a solid resume as a player. Was there anything in particular that triggered taking up being a caddie? and how hard (or easy) was it to make the decision and transition into becoming a caddie?

 

Thanks for coming here and chatting with us!

[Hawkeye77]

So how did you and D.A. break through Chinese social media contols a couple of years ago?

[bu11dog]

When I was a caddy for a moderately successful amateur, I once told him before a shot to "imagine the best 8 iron he'd ever hit in his life and pull the trigger." After telling me he liked that image, he promptly blocked the 8 iron about 50 yards right of his target and out of bounds.

 

Do you have any funny stories like that you'd like to share?

[gprubes]

With the Christmas season just past us, who do you think has it better Frosty the Snowman or Rudolph?

 

Thought I'd just throw a random question out there.

Thanks in advance!!

[ani5009]

How much do you get to play during the PGA tour season? I would imagine its got to be tough having such a solid playing resume and being around the game a lot, but not being able to tee it up as often as you might want.

[burniemac]

What does the greenskeeper think of your sniper pics?

[Zach Heusser]

I enjoy following you on Twitter ? What tourney takes the best care of caddies? Food etc and what's the worst?

[rechlo67]

Who on the tour could throw a club the furthest?

[vscrews]

Do you still have "The Legend" inscribed on your bag?

[Yosef]

When Brian is practicing how is his time split between full swing, wedges/short game, and putting?

 

Anything he really keys on? Main swing thought for him?

 

Thanks for taking the time!

[ago33]

What are your keys to green reading?

 

What common mistakes to low handicap golfers make with course management?

 

Thanks

[BluehoseGolf]

Thanks for answering Kip!

 

First question - what are good ways to become a great reader of greens?

 

Second question - what separates top tier PGA tour guys and guys who are grinding to keep their card mentally? Are there any mental strategies, practices, or other mental tips that help close the gap?

 

Thanks!

[xxio]

How often does Brian practice?

 

What is a caddy's part/role during practice (both with and without the swing coach there)?

[Ed Settle]

What course do you find is the hardest to walk? And what is you favorite course?

[pga43]

Thanks for doing this Kipper!

 

Should the caddy races at Waste Management be re-instated for at least a rematch between you and Brent?

 

 

 

 

Greg

[tuckman]

What is it about the Honors Course that makes it your favorite course?

[g_winner]

During a frustrating round on the course, is it hard to keep things focused and on track for Brian? How best do you deal with it during those tough rounds?

[getair23]

How often do you hear walking by galleries, Hey isn't that the guy from Big Break?

[tbirds16]

Is this a particular thing or saying Brian doesn't want to hear during a round?

[getair23]

How cool is Don Donatello in real life? Do you guys hang out?

[HipCheck]

Kip,

 

I want to know how I should read greens. Speed then line? Anything. How do you do it? It's definitely and art.

[Sean2]

Do you get to play much golf anymore?

[punkaslooper]

How often do you beat Brian, or other tour guys with out getting strokes?

we have only played together maybe 10 times and i have never beat him.

sorry boys I'm late had trouble logging in

[punkaslooper]

Do you get to play much golf anymore?

Dude the dream is dead. I just got my amatuer status back and got plans on a few am events next year

[punkaslooper]

Kip,

 

I want to know how I should read greens. Speed then line? Anything. How do you do it? It's definitely and art.

Dude , there is no substitute for playing a ton and putting a ton. best way to read when i get confused is just to imagine a bucket of water poured out in my line and which way it will run.

[bruinsPATSirish]

When a sponsor comes out with a new club, how much pressure is placed on the player to put that new stick into play right away? Is it required, or optional?

 

Also, what is your favorite venue to be at for a tournament? Atmosphere, hospitality, course, etc?

[ZAP]

Ever play Baneberry? I thought they had a few big events there back in the day

[punkaslooper]

How cool is Don Donatello in real life? Do you guys hang out?

Haha !!! My man DD ! I promise the show did not play him up any. he is more intense in person than on the show but he truly a great human, great husband and father. i will tell another story about him and the BB II in a few mins. Its funny