Getting Started as Caddie

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GETTING STARTED

1. Find out from your Caddie Superintendent when and where to check in and then proceed to the caddie area and wait for an assignment (a bag). While in the caddie room, follow the rules posted by the club. There is no rough-housing or fighting allowed. Be courteous and respectful of the other caddies.

2. When the Caddie Superintendent gives you an assignment, go to the designated area and identify your player's bag. Adjust the carrying strap so that you can properly balance the bag. Count the clubs in the bag (the USGA rules of golf allow a maximum of 14). If there are more than 14 clubs, inform the golfer.

3. Arrange the bag so that the woods (metal or wooden) and putter are in the top section (closest to the carrying strap). Next, place the six longest irons in numerical order in the middle section. Place the remaining short irons in numerical order in the bottom section. Make sure all pockets of the bag have been securely closed. Take your towel and get about a quarter of it wet (on extremely hot and dry days make sure to keep the towel wet). Clean and dry the clubs thoroughly. It is especially important to keep the wood headed clubs dry and covered. Pick up a scorecard, pencil, and a few tees in case the players in your group have forgotten them.

4. Learn how to pronounce your player’s name. If you are having difficulty, ask your Caddie Superintendent. When the player approaches, you should introduce yourself by stating: “Hello Mr./Mrs. Smith, my name is John Doe and I will be your caddie today.”

5. Your player may want to go to the practice tee or green before starting the round. Be available to assist your player. You are now ready to begin the round.

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