TROON, Scotland -- What was it like caddying on a day when Scottish links showed their true colors during a major? As much as I love to caddie, days like Friday at The Open make me question what I was thinking when I first agreed to pick up the bag. That feeling doesnt last long, until I talk to a caddie after the round. Enjoy.Collins: How much different was the course compared to the first round? Caddie: It was a complete 180. Literally. Youre going down off the right heading out [the wind on Thursday]. And then today it was in out of the right, so only like 140 [degree difference] but. ... I asked my pro if hes ever played [Royal Troon] in that condition, and he said no. Hes played this course [before this week]. It was weird; he asked me on the driving range, Have you thought about what were going to hit on any of the holes on the front nine? Collins: He asked you? Caddie: Yeah. Its like, Dude, kind of yeah, but you should probably be telling me what youre thinking. It ended up pretty much being all drivers because they [the holes] were all blowing pretty well [into the wind]. ?? Its just different. You have to completely change your mindset. Going out the first three youre looking at flip wedges after hitting 4- or 5-iron off the tee versus, Im going to have to hit this fairway or else Im going to have a tough shot in.Collins: Which hole was the hardest to caddie in the opposite wind and why? Caddie: Hmmm. I would say, I mean 8? ? Today it [the wind] was helping off the left, and that pin was a little bit back, so you had literally like a postage stamp. You had a very small area that you could hit it --? especially because he chose a club that I wasnt 100 percent sure of, but he loves to hit these little soft chip shots. So when youre going down off the left and you only want to land it 113 and he pulls a little pitching wedge out in your helping wind. Youre like, One-thirteen, playing 105. Pitching wedge? And he goes, Do you like this? ... Ive seen it before, but if he catches it a little strong that thing is, well you know, thats dead. That was a difficult hole to trust that, but he hit it perfect.Collins: Whats that like when you know your player has too much club in that situation? Caddie: Its hard because my mentality is that I [have to] know what shot hes thinking, not the shot that Im thinking. So you have to be very aware of when he says Do you like this? that means Do you like the way Im going to play this? versus not the way you [the caddie] see it. ? Its very unique in the aspect of, you have to have that mentality that you always have to be thinking what theyre thinking. Which is difficult because I didnt get a Ph.D. in psychology.Collins: What are the bunkers like over here compared to the PGA Tour? Caddie: Very difficult. Out there [on the PGA Tour] ? when they say deep bunker its like you have plenty of room to get it up [in the air]. These are so small theyre like little golf holes. Theyre straight vertical. ? Its literally a wall, and when you say deep bunkers at Jacks place at Muirfield, overall its deep but you still have so much room to carry it over any lip. Youre not going to get as much spin, but these, you physically cant get it over the lip if youre within a foot and a half to 2 feet of the lip. Collins: At least over here you dont have to rake the bunkers. Caddie: Love it. Could you imagine today if I had to rake the bunker, clean his club, clean his ball -- Id need eight hands if that was the case. I only needed six today. Its great because it saves time -- and they change consistency through the day.Collins: In conditions like today, hard rain, wind, no rain, misty, big wind, etc., whats the hardest part for you as the caddie? Caddie: Its just staying consistent. Picking a routine and sticking with it. Really just knowing what your player wants out of you, not trying to over-caddie. Like if you notice he doesnt really need help with an umbrella over a 6-foot putt, then dont go walk over there and have him tell you no. Just realize what he likes and doesnt like. Collins: You used the term over-caddie. Caddie: Yeah, you dont need to be a hero out here. Especially if you have a veteran who kind of knows what he likes. Its probably pretty difficult for a guy whos a first timer [in The Open]. If its doing the on-and-off-again [rain], hes like, S---, its raining I need my umbrella. Its not raining, I dont need my umbrella. Its raining, but you need to clean this club. The pros got to have a little ego check and make sure my caddies good. I joked with my player. He hit the shot and I was standing there, I hand him the umbrella and he holds it over me to make sure I can clean it [the club] and put it in the bag. And he starts walking and he goes, Oh wait, are you good? I go, Thats the nicest thing youve ever said to me. Were just laughing.Collins: What should people know about this course they might not see or hear? Caddie: How slow these greens are. I understand that its a British Open and theyre trying to keep them like that, but with this rain I imagine youre going to see a lot of putts left short. Or a lot of players overreading some of these greens, because if youre playing them [putts] firm then its going to break less cause theyre slower. ? The speed of these greens is really important because you need to stay aggressive. Your balls not going to go 4 to 5 feet by like most do in majors. ? Its a weird concept to have firm and slow. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jersey . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. Cheap Clippers Jerseys . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. http://www.cheapclippersjerseyschina.com/jerome-robinson-jersey/ . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. Youth Clippers Jerseys . The parade and rally were held to celebrate the Saskatchewan Roughriders 45-23 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday in the CFLs championship game. Clippers Jerseys From China .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. Sprinter Tyson Gay failed more than one drug test this year, recording one of his positives at the U.S. championships in June, where he won the 100 and 200 metres, The Associated Press learned Friday. Earlier this month, Gay revealed he tested positive in an out-of-competition test he took May 16. Three people familiar with the case told the AP that Gay had multiple positives this year. One of those people said one positive came at nationals and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has notified him of that result. The people did not want their names used because the doping case against Gay is ongoing and the details have not been made public. Gays representatives did not immediately respond to attempts by the AP to reach them. The sprinter has already surrendered his spot at next months world championships. If a positive test from nationals is confirmed by his "B" sample, those results would be vacated, though its likely they would be anyway because of his May 16 positive. The May 16 test has been confirmed by a test of the "B" sample, one of the people familiar with the case said. A first-time offence for doping usually brings with it a two-year ban, though athletes who co-operate with USADA sometimes get reduced penalties. One person familiar with the case told the AP that multiple positives over a short period of time are a sign of an athlete who wasnt trying to hide anything, but simply didnt know he was taking a banned drug. Gay is co-operating with USADA. "The additional positive sample is consistent with him taking responsibility," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said. "He should be commended for that and for removing himself from world championships, which we all should appreciate. The sample was expected, as he works with us for the fair resolution based on the rules, given the fact of his case." When Gay admitted to the earlier positive in a phone interview nearly two weeks ago, he fought back tears. "I dont have a sabotage story. I dont have any lies. I dont have anything to say to make this seem like it was a mistake or it was on USADAs hands, someone playing games," he ssaid.dddddddddddd "I dont have any of those stories. I basically put my trust in someone and I was let down." Since news of his positive, media reports have linked Gay to Clayton Gibson, an anti-aging doctor based in Atlanta. In an email sent to AP, Gibson would not confirm Gay was among his patients. Gay has been the most-watched U.S. male sprinter for the past several years and has long sold himself as a clean athlete. The 30-year-old, who won the world championship in the 100, 200 and 400 relay in 2007, took part in USADAs "My Victory" program -- in which athletes volunteer for enhanced testing to prove theyre clean -- and his results never raised red flags. Until, that is, the out-of-competition test in May. Results came back positive for a banned substance, the identity of which he has not been revealed. The latest news adds to a slew of negative headlines for track. Jamaican Olympic champion, Veronica Campbell-Brown, tested positive for a banned diuretic at a meet on the island in May. A month later, Asafa Powell, the former 100 world record holder, tested positive for a stimulant at Jamaicas national championships, as did his teammate, Sherone Simpson, a three-time Olympic medallist . In a recent statement, Powell said he had "retained legal counsel" and couldnt "discuss all the details of the case." "I look forward to demonstrating to everyone that I am a clean athlete. I always have been, and I always will be," Powell said. "I look forward to donning my countrys national (colours) and as I step into the blocks at the starting line I will remain, as always, proud to be Jamaican." Gay, finally feeling healthy after years of nagging injuries, was among those expected to push Usain Bolt at worlds next month, but instead of racing in Moscow, hell be resolving his doping case. Asked on Thursday about the series of doping cases, Bolt said, "definitely, its going to set us back a little bit." He insisted he was clean. "So Im just going to continue running, using my talent and just trying to improve the sport," he said. ' ' '