subject: Hire a Real Live Golf Club Caddie [print this page] Does the game still require golf club caddies?
Golf Club Caddies do lots more than just carry your bag, their multi-tasking allows you to enjoy your game more.
Caddies come from an variety of backgrounds, students, graduates, professional business men and much more. They hail from all walks of life, caddying for fun, for a livelihood or as a sideline to earn a few extra bucks.
A visitor's requirement for a golf club caddie may be entirely different to that of a club player.
Obviously guests who do not know the golf course will probably require an experienced caddie who will help to make the golfer's day more enjoyable. The club golfer will search for a caddie with the right credentials to team up with over the longer term.
Lots of golf clubs grade caddies, using a scale from beginners to 20 year veterans. Guests to the course should be able to rely on the caddy master for a compatible caddie to aid them. He can advise on the gratuity which should be paid after the game, obviously dependant on the caddie's performance.
The golf club determines the basic caddie fee for a round and then we get to the topic of the gratuity for the job skillfully done or not. Your day may cost $200 - $250 in full and your caddie has supplied everything you asked for and a bit more.
What is this caddie's tip worth?
Here is something to aid you! It is usual practice to tip a waiter 10% to 15% of the bill for a few hours at a restaurant where that waiter was serving a few tables. The caddie nevertheless has worked for you entirely for 4+ hours. You reach the decision!
Finding a caddie who carries a bag because of his passion for the game of golf is a bonus not to be taken lightly. Many illustrious golfers received their foundation carrying a bag. Ben Hogan who became a caddie to earn to make ends meet, became one of the most illustrious golfers this earth has ever seen
Golf club caddies traditionally, other than carry your bag, spot your golf ball, keep it clean and attend the flag. Many experienced caddies are a mine of information about their course and will provide sound pointers if asked by the player. Caddies will also offer sound pointers on wind factors, club selection, speed of greens, out of bounds areas etc.
A excellent caddy will make your day one to remember. This is, of course why you play golf in the first place. The atmosphere of a playing a scenic, likely tough golf course with a great caddie will stay with you.
