"Anything to help the TOUR and the ratings, we're all for it."

Craig Dolch looks at the debate over miking caddies and the various dynamics involved. I'm not sure what the big concern is (well, no more leering and talking between shots). Still, one of the top leather bag toters is resisting.

"I'm going to recommend we not do it," Eric Larson, Anthony Kim's caddie, said Monday. "I think they get enough from the boom mic. A lot of stuff we talk about (during a round) is personal stuff that has nothing to do with golf. They say that won't get out on TV, but somebody is always listening, so you always have to be careful with what you say."

Larson isn't the only caddie who sounds concerned. Reached Monday on his way to Houston, though, Bones said he would follow the lead of his player.

"If Phil is for it, then I'm for it," he said. "We know the TV contract comes up next year. Anything to help the TOUR and the ratings, we're all for it."

At least someone out there has a big picture view! Commish's assistant: send Bones a case of the PGA Tour label's finest Cab right away. Chop, chop.