The NebGolf Podcast | John Rathouz & Masters Preview
Omaha Native Caddied at 2009 Masters
OMAHA (April 6, 2022) – Omaha native John Rathouz joined the NebGolf Podcast to preview the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, a place he is familiar with.
Rathouz, who attended Omaha Westside High School, has caddied on the PGA Tour for several different players. He now works with The Caddie Network to produce content, as well as a podcast, Under the Strap.
In 2009, he was caddying for John Merrick when he finished tied for sixth at The Masters. Rathouz talked about his experiences as a caddie at August National, from the jumpsuits to the amenities for caddies.
NGA staff member Ben Vigil and Rathouz talk about the golf course and the changes for 2022, and then take a look at the field and who could make a run.
A special #NebGolfPodcast for Masters Week.
The @CaddieNetwork's @Rathouz joins us to preview the week at Augusta, where he caddied for John Merrick at #themasters in 2009.
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The Nebraska Golf Association, founded in 1966, is comprised of all members of public and private clubs and/or municipal or regional golf associations which utilize an approved handicap service recognized by the USGA and provided by the NGA. Our mission is to uphold and promote the game of golf and its values to all golfers in Nebraska. Among the duties of the Association include governance of member clubs and service as their handicapping and course rating authority, conduct of state golf championships, local USGA qualifying & other notable competitions, promotion of junior golf, presentation of worthwhile educational programs and support of allied golf organizations in Nebraska. The Nebraska Golf Association is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and carries out core services including Handicap Administration and Oversight, Course Rating, Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status, Tournaments and USGA Championship Qualifiers and USGA Initiatives and Community Programs.
