Here’s a story that will make you rethink everything you know about teamwork and triumph: Australia’s Hannah Green just clinched her second LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship title, and the secret weapon behind her victory wasn’t who you’d expect. In a move that turned heads and sparked conversations, her husband, Jarryd Felton—a professional golfer himself—stepped in as her caddie at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, marking only the second time he’s taken on the role this year. But here’s where it gets even more fascinating: this last-minute shift wasn’t part of the original plan. Green’s usual caddie was stuck in the U.S. due to green card application constraints, leaving Felton to fill the gap—and fill it he did, in spectacular fashion.
Green’s win was nothing short of breathtaking. With a final score of 14-under-par 274, she edged out the competition by just one shot, proving that sometimes the best partnerships are the ones you least expect. But here’s where it gets controversial: Can a spouse truly be the key to unlocking peak performance, or was this just a stroke of luck? Green herself credits Felton’s presence as a game-changer, calling it a ‘very special’ team effort and dedicating her seventh win—her favorite number, no less—to their collaboration. ‘It wasn’t part of the plan for the season,’ she admitted, ‘but luckily, my husband was able to pick up the bag for me.’
The tournament started with Green tied for the lead alongside three-time major champion Minjee Lee. From the get-go, Green seized control, opening with a birdie and then soaring ahead with an eagle on the par-five eighth hole. Her front nine ended with a solid 33, and she continued her momentum with birdies on the 11th and 13th. A brief stumble with a bogey on the 14th was quickly erased by another birdie on the 15th. And this is the part most people miss: Even champions feel the jitters. Green confessed to feeling nervous, but Felton’s calm reminders to breathe, snack, and hydrate kept her grounded. ‘I haven’t played with this kind of adrenaline in a long time,’ she said, ‘and we handled it really well.’
Despite a tense finish where she dropped shots on the 17th and 18th holes, her three-under-par 69 was enough to secure the title, edging out American Auston Kim. Meanwhile, Lee finished tied for third with France’s Pauline Roussin-Bouchard and the U.S.’s Angel Yin.
This victory isn’t just about golf—it’s a testament to adaptability, trust, and the power of unexpected partnerships. So, here’s the question for you: Do you think a spouse can truly be a professional athlete’s secret weapon, or is it a recipe for disaster? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
