“Keeping It in the Family”: Patrick Reed’s Caddie Shares the Emotional 10-Year Ride With the LIV Golf Icon
A renowned golf journalist recently spoke with Kessler Karain, the brother-in-law and dependable caddie of professional golfer Patrick Reed, on an edition of Caddie Tales with Annabel Angel. This conversation illuminated the special link that arises while keeping it in the family, as the world remains enthralled by the intriguing interactions between players and their caddies.
With the 2023 US Open coming up, The golf world can’t wait to see what happens next, but one thing is for sure: Patrick Reed and Kessler Karain’s relationship is a great example of how strong family ties can be, and how great things can be done when you keep it in the family.
Patrick Reed’s caddie in an exclusive interview
When his brother-in-law, Patrick Reed, unexpectedly called him in December 2013, Kessler Karain’s career as a caddie officially got underway. Karain was invited to join the then-aspiring golfer on the course, with the suggestion that it might be a temporary arrangement lasting somewhere between six and nine months. They had no idea that this choice would launch a remarkable partnership that would last for ten wonderful years! Kessler was queried by Annabel Angel, “How do you find that keeping it in the family?”
Karain said that he had never seen himself as a professional caddie as he looked back on his career. In the course of the interview, he admitted to Annabel Angel, “Never if you tell me 10 years ago. No way!!” But destiny had other ideas for him, taking him on a journey that was full of unique experiences and outstanding accomplishments.
