Tevez's ill-fated debut as caddy brings doom for pal Romero at The Open

London, July 23 (ANI): Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez made his debut as a caddy at the Open Championship when he carried the bags for fellow Argentinean and good friend Andres Romero, but it turned inauspicious for Romero, as he ended at the bottom of the Royal Lytham with an ugly 12-over par tally of 82.

The golfer and soccer ace have become firm friends since Romero helped enthusiastic golfer Tevez slash his handicap to a respectable 13 last season, and this transpired when the striker took several months of unsanctioned leave in the wake of his bust-up with City manager Roberto Mancini.

Tevez is back in the fold at City and played in the pre-season friendly win over Turkish side Besiktas in Austria on Friday, after which he flew in to watch Romero play the third round at Royal Lytham on Saturday.

Despite the miserable score, Tevez said he had enjoyed the experience and admired the course.

"The chance to walk along the course and to be around these great players is a pleasure and something unforgettable. It was good to enjoy the last day with him. his was the dream of everybody who plays golf. It was my first Major!" The Sun quoted Tevez, as saying.

"It was difficult to carry the bag because it weighed so much but it was fine. I couldn't give any advice about the slopes but I just carried the bag and supported him each hole. Andres is a professional and he knows everything already. We worked together very well," he added. (ANI)