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Joe LaCava refused to get another caddie gig despite Tiger Woods’ urging

As Tiger Woods has been on the sidelines for much of the past two years, one has to wonder: Why has Joe LaCava sat idly by with him? Don’t get us wrong, this is a 14-time major champion the looper is hanging with. But LaCava, who’s been on Woods’ bag since late 2011, is a renowned caddie who previously toted the bag for Dustin Johnson, Fred Couples, Davis Love III and Justin Leonard. He would have good offers for other caddie gigs if he asked, and LaCava said last year that he in fact did get requests from players for a part-time caddie job while Woods was out. His boss has also made it clear that LaCava was allowed to caddie for other players while he was out of action. But LaCava has apparently

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