Persistent fan gets wish, will caddie for Sergio Garcia
It only took 206 days, but Mark Johnson got his wish and will caddie for Sergio Garcia.
Johnson was relentless, starting the hashtag #Letmecaddieforyou back in July in hopes of walking around the course with Garcia as his caddie, which included some funny social media posts.
Good morning @TheSergioGarcia another great effort good form going into the PGA 👍 #letmecaddieforyou #Day12
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) July 18, 2016
@TheSergioGarcia I won't even ask for 10% wages just expenses will be good!! #Letmecaddieforyou #Day41
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) August 16, 2016
@TheSergioGarcia We would be a great team & my wife looks very similar to @TheAngelaAkins they would get on great! #Letmecaddieforyou #Day89 pic.twitter.com/iBgBysa3hz
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) October 4, 2016
Johnson was very close to giving up on his dream.
@TheSergioGarcia Day201 & im giving up on my dream! 😢
— Mark Johnson (@markjohno6969) January 23, 2017
Have a great season & go & get some W's #Letmecaddieforyou
The Spaniard, who's won 11 times on the European Tour finally responded and will allow Johnson to caddie during the Wednesday pro-am at the British Masters in September.
Ok @markjohno6969 I think I found the perfect day for you to get a taste of carrying my bag & make your dream come true! Are you ready? 😉
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) January 28, 2017
Sept. 27 is the official day.