Who is Tiger Woods' caddie for the 2024 US Open? All you need to know

The 156-player field at the 2024 US Open will feature the three-time winner Tiger Woods, as he fights to earn his fourth title and a piece of the whopping $20 million purse prize. The 2024 edition of the Major US Open is set to be played on the iconic grounds of the Pinehurst No. 2 course from June 13 to June 16.

Over the past few days, Tiger Woods has been spotted on the Pinehurst No. 2 premises practicing and playing with his son, Charlie Woods, and caddie, Lance Bennett, by his side. Bennett first made his debut caddying for the 15-time Major winner at the 2024 Genesis Invitational. Speaking on the new partnership, Woods told the PGA Tour at the Genesis Invitational,

" (He's) very down to earth, very loyal and how he has conversated with his players through the years, I’ve obviously taken notice of that...We are going to be a great team and I look forward to the challenge."

At the time, it was speculated that Bennett would only loop for Tiger Woods that one time as he was Adrien Dumont de Chassart's caddie. That week, Chassart failed to qualify for the Invitational, leading to the start of the new partnership.

Wood's long-time caddie, Joe LaCava, took up to looping for Patrick Cantlay in May of 2023. Since then, Woods' close friend and business partner, Rob McNamara stepped up to the bag.

Throughout his legendary career, Woods has had three long term caddies - Mike Cowan, Steve Williams, and Joe LaCava. With Wood's caddie situation rocky, many fans speculated that his son, Charlie Woods, would be the next to carry his father's bag. However, Woods does not see that happening in the near future. He told the PGA Tour,

"I don't think Charlie [ Woods ] is going to be able to caddie. Can't play hooky that often.”

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Tiger Woods' US Open history

The 2024 US Open marks the first time in Tiger Woods' long and illustrious career that he has failed to qualify and three years since his last appearance at the event. However, Woods will be playing at this year's edition of the event via a special invite from the United States Golf Association (USGA).

Tiger Woods earned his maiden US Open title at the 2000 edition of the tournament played at Pebble Beach Golf Course, where he also proceeded to set the record holding a massive 15-stroke lead. Woods also tied Jack Nicklaus' score record for a Major championship, with a score of 12 under par 272.

The 2002 US Open marked Woods' second win of the event and his eighth Major victory. Woods defeated Phil Mickelson by three strokes to take home the title. With this win, Woods became the first player on the PGA Tour to have crossed the $30 million mark in career earnings.

Woods' performance at the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines caught the attention of golf fans worldwide. The tournament marked Woods' first time playing competitively in two months due to an injury. He entered into an iconic 18-hole long playoff with Rocco Mediate to take home his 14th Major victory.