Séamus Power has attributed his onwards and upwards trajectory on the PGA Tour to having a strong Irish team around him, including fitness guru Mike Carroll – he of the “Fit for Golf” app aimed at amateurs as well as professionals – and caddie Simon Keelan.
In spite of their divide over which football team they support, Power is a Liverpool fan, Keelan a Man City supporter, the Waterford player and the Cork bagman have proven to be a winning combination.
“I’ve gone through different caddies and I don’t like someone who is too agreeable. Like, if I say eight [iron] , they’ll agree. But Simon’s great for that. He knows the game. He’s been around a long time and he’s very, very good. He’s been a massive addition.
“I remember talking to Shane [Lowry] about it,” continued Power of when he had started working with Keelan. “And he was like, ‘I’d always have an Irish caddie’. I didn’t realise what I was missing . . . he has made a huge di …
- March 1, 2022
