Can a caddie carry a player?

Purpose of Rule: The player may have a caddie to carry the player's clubs and give advice and other help during the round, but there are limits to what the caddie is allowed to do. The player is responsible for the caddie's actions during the round and will get a penalty if the caddie breaches the Rules.

What can caddies not do?

A caddie must not set an object down anywhere on or off the putting green to show the line of play. This is not allowed even if that object is removed before the stroke is made.

Can a caddie mark a player's ball?

The player's caddie is allowed to mark and lift the player's ball on the putting green any time the player is allowed to do so, without needing authorization. The caddie continues to be allowed to replace the player's ball only if the caddie was the one who had lifted or moved the ball.

What can a caddy do?

The caddie is in charge of carrying the player's bag, keeping the clubs clean, and washing the ball when on the green, and walks ahead of the golfer to locate their ball and calculate the yardage to the pin and/or hazards.

How much weight does a caddie carry?

A bag weighs anywhere from 30 to 50 pounds, with clubs and gloves, maybe a dozen balls, an umbrella, rain gear for each, drinks and snacks and first-aid items, such as bandages and pain relievers. Q: What does a caddie do besides carry the bag and towel a golfer's clubs and ball between shots?

How to be a great caddie

What should caddies carry?

Every caddie should have a pre-game checklist of items needed before a round. Ensure that you have a scorecard and pencil, as well as a towel. You should also keep a handful of tees and a few balls in your pocket so you have them at the ready if needed by your golfer.

Who are the most disliked players on the PGA Tour?

MASTERS week is finally upon us, and Bubba Watson will be looking to defend his green jacket. Let's just hope he doesn't wind up having to defend himself in the parking lot. Watson, who won the Masters last year and in 2012, was recently voted as the most disliked player on the PGA Tour by his fellow golfers.

Can caddies fix ball marks?

The New Rule: Caddies can mark a player's ball, and do so without needing authorization. Caddies can even go so far as to replace the ball on the green IF they were the one who marked it.

Can caddies coach?

Caddies are literally on the hip of their player during every round and practice session, but they aren't there to coach. They have an important role on the two-person team (Unwritten Rules of Caddying) but this doesn't normally include providing technical feedback.

How are caddies chosen?

Caddies rely on their pro golfers because how much pro golfers pay their caddies is based on how much the pro makes. Pro golfers pay their caddies on an individual basis. As far as the PGA Tour is concerned, pro golfers and their caddies are considered independent contractors.

Are caddies allowed in bunkers?

A player can't "deliberately touch sand in the bunker with his or her hand, a club or rake or any other object in an effort to test the condition of the surface to obtain information for the next stroke." In addition, USGA's Rule 10.3c also states that the golfer is responsible for his caddie's actions even though the ...

Can you line up your playing partner in golf?

It's also OK to help your partner line up before he or she makes a stroke, but it's important to take two or three big steps away from the extension of the line of play behind the ball. Otherwise, your partner will incur a penalty because you positioned yourself behind the ball during the stroke ( Rule 14-2b).

Where should a caddy stand?

Stand so that your feet are at least two feet from the hole and your shadow does not cover the hole or cross the line of putt. If you can reach the cloth at the top of the flagstick, hold it so that it does not flap in the wind.

Can caddies stand behind players?

New Rule: Under Rule 10.2b(4): The previous prohibition is extended so that, once the player begins taking a stance for the stroke, and until the stroke is made, the player's caddie must not deliberately stand on or close to an extension of the line of play behind the ball for any reason.

Can a caddie touch the green?

Reasons for Change: No advantage is gained if a player or his or her caddie merely touches the surface of the putting green on the line where the ball will be played.

Can caddies play in practice rounds?

Players are allowed to have caddies during the Championship, however the caddie is not allowed to ride* in a golf car during PRACTICE or CHAMPIONSHIP rounds, and players' clubs must be transported by the player's golf car only.

How much does a golf caddy make per hour?

How Much do Caddies Earn an Hour? The hourly pay of a golf caddie is between $15-50 per hour. If the caddie is a beginner or an amateur, they could be paid around $15-$20 an hour. A caddie with almost a year's experience would be paid $25-$30 an hour.

Do pro golfers talk to each other?

Most players have a bit of a chat with their playing partners during a round. If they are buddies, they may talk a lot, it just depends on the pairings. I work primarily on the PGA Tour Champions now. I feel like guys on our Tour talk a fair amount to each other during rounds.

How much do caddies make at the Masters?

Most Money Made By a Caddie During the Masters

With this in mind, the winning caddy will receive $207,000 for their efforts in addition to the weekly salary they agreed upon with their golfer. As a result, a caddy can make around $210,000 during the Masters.

What is a caddy lifting?

Caddy Lift Seat Support works like the hatch back on a car. A gas spring assists the lifting of your golf cart seat and then holds it open once fully opened.

Who can replace a marked ball on the green?

Under Rule 14.2b, only the player, the player's partner (if there is one) or the person who originally lifted the ball or caused it to move is allowed to replace it, so, unless that final situation is the case, the player would get one penalty stroke if his looper did the honors.

Can caddies use push carts?

First of all, the PGA does allow the carts in some situations. On the Champions Tour – the old guys — the golfer may ride in the cart while the caddie walks or the caddie may ride while the golfer walks but they can't both ride at the same time.

How much do you tip a caddie?

For a forecaddie, about $20 to $25 per player. For a caddie toting just your bag -- around $40 to $50 -- a little less for a double bag because the other player should be tipping said caddie, too. But if you want to be safe, don't be afraid to ask the head pro or director of golf.

How many caddies can a golfer have?

USGA Decision 6-4/7 permits a golfer to employ “more than one caddie during a round, provided he has only one at a time.” Should a caddie be injured, for example, a golfer may replace her caddie with another.