LOS ANGELES Matt Kuchar had just finished 36 grueling holes over two days in cold and wet conditions, but the toughest part of his week still awaited.Mounting criticism over Kuchars decision to pay his replacement caddie, David El Tucan Ortiz, $5,000 following his victory at the Mayakoba Golf Classic last fall prompted the nine-time PGA Tour winner to change his mind on Friday.Kuchar explained in a statement that he planned to pay Ortiz the full total of what he had requested ($50,000), as well as an undisclosed donation to philanthropic causes in the area.I was stubborn, hard-headed," Kuchar said following his second-round 72 at Riviera Country Club. "In my mind, I had it as 'a deal is a deal,' but after I won the tournament, a deal wasn't a deal."
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Kuchar said he hadnt been able to talk with Ortiz since issuing his statement, but he did leave him a message late Friday.Earlier this week, Kuchar appeared to dig in on his decision to pay Ortiz $5,000, telling GolfChannel.com, I certainly dont lose sleep over this. Since then, however, he said hed had time to reflect and change his mind.I try to live my life in pretty simple terms. You treat people the way you want to be treated and then you put the shoe on the other foot, Kuchar said. I missed the boat with this one. I did not put the shoe on the other foot. I did not do a good job there.
Regular PGA Tour caddies typically receive a 10-percent bonus when their player wins an event. Kuchar earned $1.296 million for his victory at Mayakoba.Ortiz told Golf.com this week that he was hoping to receive a total sum of $50,000 and that Kuchars representatives had countered with an offer for an additional $15,000 payment. No thank you. They can keep their money, Ortiz said.Kuchar is scheduled to play next weeks WGC-Mexico Championship in Mexico City, but he doesnt have any concerns that his dispute with Ortiz will lead to any awkward moments.I think people know me, Kuchar said. I've had an amazing experience in Mexico City. The America's Cup the last two years, fans have been unbelievable. My experiences there have just been top notch, really, really great experiences.
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