around the green which I try to incorporate into my style.” One of the perks of walking and working ‘inside the ropes’ is that many of the players give them a gift at the conclusion of the round, as a way of showing their appreciation for assistance on the scoring. “I got a signed ball from most all the players I worked with. I enjoy putting these balls in my room in a display case.” Throughout the round, Brent and Kate normally only interact with caddies, but this year in Naples, Kate actually chatted with several players before, during, and after their rounds. “I spoke with several of the players about their golf careers. I congratulated them on a great 2024 season, and asked about their plans for 2025. We spoke a bit about where they live, colleges they attended and how they progressed to getting on the LPGA tour. It’s neat that the players are from all over the world and travel frequently to many countries to play.” After one of her rounds, Kate even spoke briefly with the women’s Olympic Gold Medalist, Lydia Ko. While Kate was inside the ropes as a volunteer at the CME Group Tour Championship, one day she would love to be ‘inside the ropes’ as a competitor playing in a dream foursome with Charley Hull, Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson.
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