“Conversations with Champions presented by Sentry” is a weekly series from Golfweek in collaboration with The Caddie Network, where we take you behind the scenes for a chat with the winning caddie from the most recent PGA Tour event. This week: Joel Stock, caddie for Will Zalatoris, shares some thoughts about their win at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
It took all of four rounds for Will Zalatoris and veteran caddie Joel Stock to find the winner’s circle.
The duo outlasted the field and survived a playoff at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, last Sunday for the first—and long-awaited—PGA Tour win for Will Zalatoris.
John Rathouz from The Caddie Network caught up with winning caddie Joel Stock to break down the week that was.
“It wasn’t boring, that’s for sure,” Stock said. “It was really neat. Guys talk about the honeymoon period or whatever when they take new jobs.”
Zalatoris dispatched his former caddie after two rounds the week before at the Wyndham Championship, then had a good friend fill in for the weekend. Stock came on board just as the FedEx Cup Playoffs were starting.
“I didn’t fully know what to expect going into the week. I know Will fairly well, from being around him a lot, being paired with him a bunch. Always been impressed with how he plays, how he handles himself.
“When I got the call, I was super excited for the opportunity. And then the week, it couldn’t have gone any better.”
See the full video interview here:
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