Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan caddied for Jim Furyk for 25 years. Their partnership began back in 1999 and now that he is the captain of the American squad at the Presidents Cup, organizers decided to bring Cowan on the course again. No, he is not caddying but instead, he is driving Furyk on the greens of the Royal Montreal GC on a cart. Interestingly the cart also has a camera on it and fans do not like it.

It all happened after NUCLR GOLF shared a post on X captioning “Fluff is at the Presidents Cup.” The post also revealed that “76-year-old Mike Cowan has been tasked with driving around U.S. Presidents Cup Captain Jim Furyk in Montreal.” Not only that, there is also a camera in Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan’s car and the Presidents Cup called it “One of the real innovations of these team competitions.”

Back in 2022, the Presidents Cup came under scrutiny for broadcasts, and this time they decided to improve the conditions with this innovative update. However, they expected Cart Cam to garner positive reactions from the community, but it didn’t happen. Instead, the situation is the opposite.

Cowan has almost 40 years of experience in the field, and during his time he has not only caddied for Jim Furyk but for GOAT Tiger Woods as well. As the post went viral, golf fans were in a frenzy. They started bashing this “innovation” of the cart cam with a lot of negative comments of their own. Surprisingly, some also took a jab at the 76-year-old Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan.

What do fans have to say about Cart Cam at the Presidents Cup?

The Presidents Cup—a stage meant for the finest display of skill, rivalry, and camaraderie in golf—has instead stirred quite the controversy, not for the strokes played but for a camera strapped to a cart. Yes, the infamous “Cart Cam,” which was touted as a so-called “innovation,” has left fans more amused and irate than impressed.

One fan summed up the simplicity of the Cart Cam in biting fashion: “Well, by their low standards, a fool taped a camera to a cart and thinks they are a genius. It’s a perfect encapsulation of TV and golf these days.” There it was, a sentiment that seemed to capture the disillusionment of many. The Presidents Cup might call it groundbreaking—”One of the real innovations of these team competitions… Cart Cam“—but to this fan, it was a glaring example of hype with no substance.

The critics didn’t stop there. Another fan aimed both the Cart Cam and the legendary caddie Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan: “Holy s–t, I can’t believe a cart camera showing an octogenarian on the golf course could be considered an innovation.” At 76, Cowan might be a beloved figure in the golf world, but even his presence couldn’t rescue what felt like a misguided gimmick. This wasn’t about nostalgia—it was about the expectation that a premier golf tournament would deliver something beyond a shaky camera angle and a few bumpy rides.

And the frustration didn’t end with Cart Cam. As if the gimmick wasn’t enough, fans were already riled up when they found out that the first two days wouldn’t be streamed on Peacock. “Not on @peacock, which is a joke,” read one blunt comment, highlighting a wider dissatisfaction with the lack of coverage. When coverage finally did begin, the sarcasm hit a fever pitch: “Cart Cam is the only thing that’s live.” Fans weren’t just disappointed—they felt cheated. Complaints poured in about missed shots, faulty camera work, and the inability to follow the action: “@PresidentsCup coverage is absolutely terrible, only 20 players on the course and we still don’t even get to see half the shots.”

It wasn’t the first time the Presidents Cup found itself in hot water over its coverage. The 2022 event left fans similarly unimpressed, and the “innovative” Cart Cam seemed more like a desperate attempt to mask the cracks rather than genuinely enhance the viewing experience. One fan didn’t mince words: “Hey, @GolfChannel. I think we can retire the cart cam. The only thing it adds to my viewing experience is nausea.” From promises of innovation to literal nausea—it was clear that the Cart Cam was sinking faster than it could drive.

Another fan captured the overall sentiment with a dose of dry humor: “Today’s matches stink, so let’s just show Fluff bombing around in his golf cart, fellas.” For some, it wasn’t just about the disappointing matches—it was about how the organizers leaned on gimmicks like the Cart Cam to inject excitement that simply wasn’t there. Even NUCLR GOLF ran a poll, and the results were telling: 34% of fans said they weren’t interested in tuning in to watch the tournament. A third of the audience, disillusioned and disengaged.

Golf, at its core, is about precision, tension, and those unforgettable moments that make you hold your breath. The Presidents Cup, however, with its focus on flashy gimmicks rather than substance, seemed to have forgotten that. The question remains: was the Cart Cam a stroke of genius or an unnecessary distraction? The fans have spoken, and the answer seems pretty clear.

What do you think about the Cart Cam? Has it added to the excitement or simply detracted from what should have been a showcase of world-class golf? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!