| Is the golf club caddie a dying breed? | | | | a bit more. What do you tip your caddie? Here is |
| Golf Club Caddies carry your bag, more | | | | an analogy to help! It is common practice to tip a |
| importantly they give insightful advice and moral | | | | waiter 10% to 15% of the bill for a few hours at |
| support. | | | | a restaurant where that waiter was serving a |
| Caddies are a mixed bag, (excuse the pun!) young | | | | few tables. The caddie however has been at your |
| and old, men and women, beginners and 20 year | | | | side for 4 plus hours. Your decision! |
| pro's. They come from all walks of life, caddying | | | | Finding a caddie who carries a bag because of his |
| for fun, for a living or as a sideline to earn a few | | | | passion for the game of golf is a bonus not to be |
| extra bucks. | | | | taken lightly. Many tour pro's started out as |
| As a club member or visitor what you require | | | | caddies. You may have heard of Ben Hogan, he |
| from a golf club caddie may be entirely different. | | | | started as a caddie to make money, and ended |
| Visitors who do not know the golf course will | | | | up as arguably one of the best golfers the world |
| probably require the services of an experienced | | | | has seen. |
| caddie who will help to make the player's day | | | | Golf club caddies traditionally, other than carry |
| more enjoyable. The regular club member, | | | | your bag, spot your golf ball, keep it clean and |
| knowing the course will probably find a caddie | | | | attend the flag. Experienced caddies can assist the |
| more suited to his personality and eventually they | | | | player to have a successful game by offering |
| will become a team. | | | | advice, if requested, on course management. This |
| Many golf clubs grade caddies, using a scale from | | | | includes weather conditions, yardage, club |
| beginners to 20 year veterans. The caddy master | | | | selection, reading greens and much more. |
| will be able to able to assist visitors to match the | | | | A good caddy can make your game a very |
| correct caddie. He can advise on the basic fee | | | | pleasurable experience. That of course is why you |
| charged for the grade plus the required gratuity, if | | | | play the game of golf in the first place. Walking a |
| any, after the game. | | | | great and scenic golf course anywhere in the |
| On the subject of golf club caddie fees, over and | | | | world with a caddy of note is what this game is |
| above the mandatory basic fee set by golf clubs | | | | all about. |
| on behalf of caddies there is the subject of tips. | | | | "Carpe Diem" |
| Your day may cost $200 - $250 in total and your | | | | If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt. |
| caddie has supplied everything you asked for and | | | | |