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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. 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HELSINKI, Finland -- Slovakia defeated the United States 4-1 and the Czech Republic routed Norway 7-0 in group finales for both teams to reach the quarterfinals at the ice hockey world championship on Tuesday. The U.S. had a chance to clinch the group, but will finish second or third, meeting Russia or Finland in a quarterfinal on Thursday. In Stockholm, the other group leader, Switzerland, defeated Belarus 4-1 to achieve its best group record at the worlds, seven wins and no losses. The Swiss hope to win a medal for the first time since 1953, when they were third among three teams. Julian Walker scored twice, and Roman Josi and Mathias Bieber once each. Switzerland won its group, followed by Canada, Sweden and the Czechs. Slovakias Branko Radivojevic was handed a free score after only 15 seconds when U.S. goaltender Ben Bishop turned the puck over, trying to reach a teammate with a pass. Martin Bartek, 3:44 in, and Rene Vydareny made it 3-0 for last years runner-up with Rastislav Stana making only 20 saves. Danny Kristo replied for the U.S. in the second period, and Marko Dano added a late empty-net goal. "We were hopeful and excited about the opportunity to try to finish first. We weree not able to do that but we will be ready for the next opponent," U.ddddddddddddS. coach Joe Sacco said. "The first two goals were unfortunate, its tough to play catch-up. Slovakia made a good job of bottling up the middle of the ice and they protected the front of the net very well. We had a hard time getting there, and when we did their goalie came up big." The first goal was strange. Bishop went behind the net to pick up the puck and play it to a teammate. He hit the stick of Slovakia forward Tomas Kopecky and the puck went to Branko Radivojevic, who was left with an open net. "The first one bounced right out in the slot from behind the net. The second one I got to but it just squeaked through," Bishop said. "Just unlucky goals. Otherwise I think we played a good game, but the other goalie played well. We could have scored five easily. Its a shame we didnt win." For the Czechs, Tomas Fleischmann showed the way with goals in the second and eight minutes. In a game without great significance, Christian Ehrhoffs second goal was an overtime winner as Germany beat France 3-2. Both teams quarterfinal hopes were dashed by Slovakias earlier victory. ' ' '