Who is Russell Henley’s caddie?
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He is a multiple PGA Tour winner, but who is Russell Henley’s caddie?
Russell Henley is a name familiar to anyone who follows the PGA Tour. Known for his steady play, clutch putting, and ability to contend in high-pressure situations, Henley has earned multiple PGA Tour wins since turning professional in 2011.
He didn’t have to wait long for his first – Henley’s triumph at the 2013 Sony Open in Hawaii came in his very first start on the PGA Tour, which made him the first Tour rookie to win his debut event in 12 years.
Who is Russell Henley’s caddie?
Henley has built a reputation as a smart, strategic player who can navigate tough courses and hold his nerve when the spotlight is on. Behind much of that composure is Henley’s caddie, Andrew “Andy” Sanders, who has been on the bag since 2022. Together, they form a partnership that balances experience, insight, and calm under pressure.
Sanders isn’t just carrying clubs and reading greens – he knows what it takes to play elite golf. He played college golf at the University of Houston and even qualified for the 2000 US Open at just 20 years old. Although he didn’t make the cut, those experiences gave him first-hand experience of what Henley goes through week in, week out.
Unfortunately for Sanders, not long after turning pro, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It led to him stopping playing competitively at 25 years old, as spells of dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, and vision problems impacted his golf. Rather than leave the sport, Sanders shifted focus and became a caddie.
Before teaming up with Henley, Sanders had caddied for other PGA Tour players, including Jimmy Walker and Jason Schultz.
Henley has had a few caddies over the years – Todd Gjesvold was there when he won the 2017 Shell Houston Open, and Adam Hayes (now caddying for Jon Rahm) has also carried the bag. But something clicked when Sanders came on board.
Henley has praised Sanders for the clarity he brings under pressure. As Henley put it: “He reads situations well and gives me the one‑word answers that instill confidence under pressure.”
The formula worked at the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, with Henley cruising to a commanding four-stroke win.
And the pair celebrated their biggest win together so far at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in May 2025, Henley’s first victory in two-and-a-half years.
Henley has seen an upwards trend in form in recent years, which has seen him climb as high as No.3 in the Official World Golf Rankings and secure his first Ryder Cup appearance.
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Andy Sanders is Russell Henley's caddie.
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Who is Russell Henley's caddie?
