Basic Golf Caddie Information

The caddie should be familiar with the yardage of the hole so he can alert the golfer which club to use.

These caddies race ahead of the golfer to spot their shots on the hole. This helps the golfer know how far they hit the ball so the golfer can adjust or get ready for their next shot. This type is caddying is used for casual golf.

This type of caddying has the golfer and caddie walking the course together. Normally the caddie will walk in front of the golfer.

Caddies are responsible for marking the ball on the green. This helps the golfer know where to place the ball when it is their next shot.

A caddie can have the responsibility to be a hole reader. They will know how many hills the golfer must contend with, know what hazards are on the course and take wind and weather into account.

If nothing else, a caddie is there to be a friend or companion to the golfer. A typical round of golf lasts three hours. It is helpful to have someone to talk to during the course of play.