Noonan! ‘Caddyshack’ Actor Returns as Caddy at U.S. Open
This year’s U.S. Open will take place at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, but you might think it’s Bushwood Country Club thanks to a very familiar face.
Michael O’Keefe, the actor who played Danny Noonan in the comedy classic Caddyshack, is serving as the caddy for Danny Balin during his practice rounds at the U.S. Open. He’s even wearing a Bushwood hat for good measure.
NOONAN! Check it out — actor Michael O’Keefe (Danny Noonan from Caddyshack) is on the bag for Monday and Tuesday practice rounds at the U.S. Open for NY PGA Professional Danny Balin. Nice touch with the Bushwood CC hat, too. pic.twitter.com/0pVLPAfv13
— Caddie Network (@CaddieNetwork) September 14, 2020
So, how did this happen? O’Keefe wrote an op-ed for Golf.com offering up his caddy services stating, “I had caddied at Winged Foot in 1971 and 1972, having grown up only 15 minutes away, in the village of Larchmont. Now, almost a half-century later, I’m ready to take my caddying to the next level. I’m serving notice that I’m available for, interested in and worthy of carrying a bag for any professional (or amateur) in the field at this year’s U.S. Open.”
Danny Noonan (@mokeefeman) wants to caddie at the U.S. Open. That's right, the man on Ty Webb's bag in Caddyshack is looking to loop again.
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) September 3, 2020
O'Keefe caddied at Winged Foot growing up, and he's dead serious about a return.
Why you should hire him ➡️ https://t.co/5RKDkX3hzx pic.twitter.com/5QximlYt7Z
O’Keefe adds, “While I wouldn’t be hitting any shots at Winged Foot Open, I do pledge to give advice — both solicited and unsolicited — to the golfer who gives me the chance to loop for him.”
Good news, @mokeefeman aka Danny Noonan, we found a taker!
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) September 10, 2020
Here are @dabgolfer's terms:
-No bare feet.
-No fighting.
If you agree, then the caddie scholarship... err, caddie job is once again yours. pic.twitter.com/qpssYbrg0n
As if that weren’t enough, O’Keefe also wrote, “…Think of the bonus of having your caddie razzed with shouts and hisses of ‘Noonan!’ while you putt (not by the fans, mind you, because there won’t be any — I mean by the players). Who could ask for more?”
"I'm trying to get a bag here at the Foot."
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) September 14, 2020
That's all it took for @dabgolfer to hire @mokeefeman for a loop.
NOONAN IS BACK! pic.twitter.com/bvDr1AMjMa
Well, Spaulding did, and he got nothing and liked it. Actually, O’Keefe is inviting fans to donate to Richie’s Gift:
I’m caddying in the US Open and would like to bring attention to this fund for caddies at Winged Foot. Please consider donating. @usopengolf @USGA @dabgolfer Richie's Gift https://t.co/qsfKMFkPHx
— Michael O'Keefe (@mokeefeman) September 11, 2020
