Odyssey to Success

Welcome

Caddies thank you for attending our meeting. In the next hour we will be covering material that will be very helpful to all of you. Feel free to ask any questions along the way.

The Commandments of a Caddie

11 Commandments of a Caddie1. Learn the game of golf. Know what each of the 14

golf clubs are used for.2. NEVER call a guest by their first name! (For example:

always say Mr. or Mrs. Smith) 3. Know where your players ball is at all times. Always

mark its position.4. Replace all divots.5. Rake all bunkers.6. Stay ahead of your player. Never lag behind.

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7. Be extremely careful around the putting green. Never stand in the line of a players putt.

8. Learn the yardages of each hole. Know where the 100, 150, and 200 yardage plates are.

9. Handle the players bag and clubs as if they were yours.

10.Never touch a golf ball while it is in play.11. Always keep quiet. If you don’t know what to

do ask?

Basic Job of Caddying

• Assist the player you are working for-Carry the bag-Pace off the yardage-Replace divots, or fill in with sand.-Rake all bunkers-Attend the flagstick-Clean clubs

*Your work will be easier if you follow all of these guidelines. Make them a HABIT!

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• ON THE TEE1. Take notes on brand and type of ball your player is using for

the round.2. Always line up on the right hand side of the teeing area. (Left

hand side if they are left handed)3. Always be aware of your shadow don’t let it distract the player.4. Stay quiet on the tee when a player is hitting, and keep a

careful watch on your player’s ball.5. Be ready to move off the teeing area quickly. When handed the

players club clean it and place it back in the bag when you are walking. Always stay ahead.

Job of Caddying cont.

• THROUGH THE FAIRWAY1. Walk ahead or alongside of player. Walk with

your hand over the clubs or a towel between the clubs so they do not rattle.

2. As you approach your players ball, find the closest yardage marker and walk off yardage to the hole.

3. After your player has hit, replace the divot quickly.

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• AROUND THE PUTTING GREEN1. Hand your player the putter as soon as the ball is

on the putting green.2. If your player is the first to land on the green, it is

your responsibility to attend the flagstick. Place your bag off the green close to the next teeing area.

3. If you are not attending the flagstick, stand off the putting green in an area that is not in anyone’s line of putt.

Job of Caddying cont.

• ATTENDING THE FLAGSTICK1. Learn to judge which ball is furthest from the hole. This player

will be first to putt.2. When walking on the putting green, be careful not to step in

anyone’s LINE OF PUTT.3. When you get to the flagstick ask the furthest player away if

he would like the flagstick out or attended.4. If the player does not want the flagstick attended, remove it

carefully and move to the edge of the green.5. If the player wants you to attend the flagstick, stand with your

feet at least two feet from the hole. Once the player strikes the ball remove the flagstick carefully from the hole.

Basic Job of a Fore Caddie

• Assist the player(s) that you are working for– Stay out ahead of your group.– Stand to the side of the fairway.– Locate each shot and mark it.– Pace off yardage– Attend flagstick– Clean clubs

Job of Fore Caddying cont.

• ON THE TEE1. When your player/players are on the teeing area you

should be out ahead, off the side of the fairway.2. Make sure you find a spot where you are not totally

visible and where you can spot the ball in the air.• THROUGH THE FAIRWAY1. Once all the players have hit locate all balls and mark

with flag.2. Mark down the yardage for each ball and keep them

in a little notebook, so that you do not forget.

Job of Fore Caddying cont.

• AROUND THE PUTTING GREEN1. If you are not attending the flagstick, stand

off the putting green in an area that is not in anyone’s line of putt.

2. Be careful that your shadow is not in anyone’s line of putt.

Job of Fore Caddying cont.

• ATTENDING THE FLAGSTICK1. Learn to judge which ball is furthest from the hole. This player

will be first to putt.2. When walking on putting green, be careful not to step in

anyone’s LINE OF PUTT.3. When you get to the flagstick ask the furthest player away if

he would like the flagstick out or attended.4. If the player does not want the flagstick attended, remove it

carefully and move to the edge of the green.5. If the player wants you to attend the flagstick, stand with your

feet at least two feet from the hole. Once the player strikes the ball remove the flagstick carefully from the hole.

The Caddie Provides

Each caddie should have the following tools with them at all times.

-White Towel 20” x 40”-Divot Tool (To repair ball marks on

greens)-Extra Pencils, Tees, Scorecards(Pick up at caddie room before the round)-Booklet to make yardage notes.

Dress Code of a Caddie

• All caddies will follow the same dress code.– White collared shirt.– Khaki pants or shorts.– Comfortable tennis shoes .(No golf shoes)– Caddie Bibs, or Caddie Jumpsuit. (we will provide)– Hats not mandatory, but if you want to wear one it

must be from the golf shop.– Hair must have a neat, presentable appearance.– Keep good Hygiene. No one wants a stinky caddie.

Pictures of What a Caddie Looks Like

Attendance

Attendance is very important for each caddie. If you have a scheduled time that you are assigned to, you need to be there. If a caddie does not show for their intended time they will be moved to the bottom of the call list. Each caddie should arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled tee time.

How Will You Be Notified For a Loop?

• First there will be an email sent to you about an opportunity to caddie. It will state the date and time of potential Loop. If there is an unexpected tee time and we need a caddie you will receive a phone call from one of us.

• Then you will need to reply that day stating whether or not you can do the Loop. So, you need to be checking your email at least once or twice a day. If you do not get back to us within that time period we will find another caddie.

How Will You Be Notified For a Loop cont.

• Once you received and returned our email. You are all set and just need to make sure you show up on time and ready to caddie.

• We will send out an email with the players names to you 24 hours before your scheduled Loop.

Compensation

• We have set up a mandatory caddie fee the guest must pay you after the round.

• You will receive 30 Dollars per bag in your group. If the guest pay cash you will receive all of that at the end of the round.

• If the guest pay the caddie fee with credit card there will be 10 percent taken out for Orange County Golf Foundation, and you will receive a check from them the next week.

• Gratuity above and beyond the standard fee is based on your individual caddie performance. So always keep a smile on your face and do a great job while you are with the guest.

You Will Be Graded• Here at the Pete Dye Course we have set up a grading system for the

caddies. At the end of each round the guest will be given a caddy survey card to fill out. On that card there are three categories they will be rating you on from one to ten. They are Attitude, Appearance, and Knowledge on Course Information. If your average of the three remain between:

9-10: You will be considered a Honor Caddie, and be at the top of the Caddie Call List.

8-9 : You Will be considered an A Caddie.5-8 : You Will be considered a B Caddie.5 and Below : You will be on probation and at the bottom of the

Caddie Call List.

Thank You

Caddies thank you for your interest in our caddie program. We look forward to seeing you out on The New Pete Dye Course at French Lick!