Ernie was among many who wore a black ribbon during the Omega Dubai Desert Classic to remember Dave Renwick, who passed away this week.
“This was such sad news, said Ernie. “Like many of the players of my generation, I knew Dave very well. When I came out on Tour as a youngster in the early 90s, he was a legend already as both a caddie and a person – he won Major Championships with three different players and not many caddies can say that.”
Ernie went on to say, “Davie and I had lots of great times together. Whether we were in the US, Europe or Asia, he was a very good friend of mine. When he caddied for Jose [Maria Olazabal] and Vijay [Singh], we played so many practice rounds together. Myself and Vijay were both competing at a really high level in those days and Dave was on his bag. He was a great guy and a very straightforward man. There was no hiding. He was a man of few words until you got him going. He led by example the way he caddied and the way he carried himself. He was just a fantastic guy. He’ll be sadly missed by a lot of people in golf.”
Meanwhile, other tributes poured in from the world of golf…
“RIP Dave Renwick. If there was a Hall of Fame for caddies, he’d be in for sure.” – Trevor Immelman
“Sad loss today of a great caddy Dave Renwick RIP my friend.” – Ian Poulter
“Very sad to hear of Davy renwick passing , great guy great caddie RIP my friend.” – Paul Lawrie
“We all wore black ribbons today for an old friend and longtime caddy on Tour. Dave Renwick RIP.” – Paul McGinley
“Very sad news, top caddie and great guy #RIP.” – Justin Rose
“RIP Dave Renwick, we play with a heavy heart today but his memory will live on. A true legend of Scottish golf gone but not forgotten.” – Mark Warren
“Sad day for golf. RIP Dave Renwick. U will be missed but never forgotten.” – Nicolas Colsaerts
“RIP Dave …you will be missed on tour, one of the top caddies ..if not the best.” – Thomas Levet
“RIP Dave Renwick, top caddie and a top bloke. You will be in all our thoughts today.” – Graeme Storm
