‘Killer’, ‘Bones’, ‘Burnt Biscuits’: The best caddie nicknames explained

Killer, Gorgeous and Burnt Biscuits are just three of the colorful nicknames bestowed on some of the loopers to pass through the PGA Tour caddie yard over the years. Some are self-explanatory such as Squeaky or Growler or Bones while others require …

Bill Busky

Nickname: Beautiful Bill.

Had long hair that never moved, even in the strongest wind.

Dan Chapman

Nickname: Camper Dan.

Takes a camper on the road. … of course!

Jim Furyk looks on with his caddie Mike “Fluff” Cowan during the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Mike Cowan

Nickname: Fluff.

Longtime caddie for Peter Jacobsen and Jim Furyk as well as Tiger Woods’ first caddie when he turned pro, Cowan earned his nickname not so much for his fluffy mustache as for his resemblance to pro Steve Melnyk, who had the nickname Fluff in college.

Emanuel Duarte

Nickname: Bully.

This nickname is ironic considering the LPGA caddie’s fun-loving personality.

Steve Duplantis

Nickname: Asbestos.

Was seemingly fireproof (couldn’t be fired) despite reputation for tardiness, partying. Worked for Jim Furyk and Rich Beem.

Alfred Dyer

Nickname: Rabbit.

Dyer, one of the first prominent black caddies, worked for Gary Player for 20 years. As for the nickname, well, Dyer was fast as a rabbit and the name stuck.

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