Popular PGA caddie Steve Duplantis was died Wednesday after being hit by a taxi. Duplantis stepped in front of a taxi while attempting to cross the street.
The 35-year-old, who was known for bringing out the best in players, was pronounced dead at the scene. Duplantis was working for Eric Axley at the Buick Invitational.
Steve Duplantis had wins with Jim Furyk, Rich Beem and Tommy Armour III.
“He was one of the better caddies. That’s why he kept getting hired. He was very confident with what he said,” says Armour.
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Steve Duplantis Biography From Wikipedia
Steve Duplantis (1972 - January 23, 2008) was a popular pro golf caddie. He worked with several golfers until his death.
Career and personal life of Steve Duplantis
At the time of his death Duplantis was working with Eric Axley. Previously he had worked with Jim Furyk early in his career, with Rich Beem at the Kemper Open and with Tommy Armour III when he set the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record at the Texas Open in 2003.
He was given several nicknames during his career such as "Asbestos," because he was thought to be fireproof. Even though he often showed up late for work after a night on the town, his value as a caddie was too much for players to replace him. Fellow Caddie Patrick Smith said that "He raised the level of every player he worked for. He could take guys who were marginal and they would play well". "Regardless of his reputation, he was a great caddie and didn't have a bad bone in him," caddie Mark Chaney said.
Death of Steve Duplantis
On the afternoon of January 23, Duplantis stepped off of a curb in Del Mar, California and got hit by a taxi. Sgt. Randy Webb of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department reported that he died at the scene.
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