PGA Tour Pro Becomes Caddie at CJ Cup Byron Nelson for Davis Chatfield
Jun 11, 2014; Pinehurst, NC, USA; Silhouettes of golfers on the driving range during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 11, 2014; Pinehurst, NC, USA; Silhouettes of golfers on the driving range during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
As TPC Craig Ranch hosted the 2026 CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Davis Chatfield ended his first round on May 21 at 3-under par. The American pro was seen going 5-under on the front nine holes, making three birdies and even an eagle. But what caught the eyes of commentators and fans was who he had tending to his clubs.
While Chatfield was preparing to take a shot during Round 1 on Thursday, one of the commentators noticed his caddie, whom he recognized at once. He pointed this out to his co-commentator, drawing a surprised reaction, per a clip posted on the NUCLR GOLF X feed.
"Recognize his caddie, Christina? ... That is Frankie Capan III."
"OH MY GOODNESS, so it is!"
Frankie Capan III is an American golfer who turned pro in 2022. He previously played for the University of Alabama, even earning SEC Academic Honor Roll honors in 2019.
It is interesting to see a pro caddie for another pro in an important PGA event, such as the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. While neither Capan nor Chatfield has any wins on the PGA Tour yet, Chatfield is ranked 287th in the world, while Capan sits at 341.
The last tournament Capan participated in on the PGA Tour was the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana, paired alongside Noah Goodwin. Chatfield was on the field then as well, but as a competitor.
Capan and Chatfield's Longstanding Connection
Capan caddying for Chatfield on an important PGA Tour event is indicative of the close relationship they share on and off the course.
During their time at the 2026 Zurich Classic, Chatfield, along with his partner, Dumont de Chassart, finished strongly, ending the tournament tied for 17th at –24, while Capan unfortunately missed the cut.
The two have been on the field together for a few other tournaments as well this season.
The 2026 Cognizant Classic saw Capan III link up with John VanDerLaan and Alejandro Tosti for Round 1, while Chatfield did his round with Haotong Li and Marcelo Rozo. The 2026 Valero Texas Open once again saw the duo on the field, but again as opponents.
Capan even appeared on Chatfield’s Instagram post from July 4, 2023, at the Memorial Health Championship in Springfield, Illinois. That tournament saw Capan finish fourth, while Chatfield ended in T11 on the Korn Ferry Tour event.
Clearly, the two share a relationship comfortable enough for Capan to caddie for Chatfield, as we recently saw during Round 1 of the 2026 CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
What do you think of pro golfers caddying for other pro golfers? Let us know in the comments.
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