What is a caddy allowed to do?

10.3 Caddies. 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 caddies fix ball marks?

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.

Can caddies stand behind golf?

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 caddies stand behind players?

Current Rule: Under Rule 14-2b: ➢ When a player is taking a stance, the player's caddie is allowed to stand behind to help the player line up to the target and confirm that the player is correctly aligned.

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Can a caddie give swing advice?

10.3 Caddies. 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.

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 a caddie carry a player?

According to the definition in the Rules of Golf, a caddie is one who assists the player in accordance with the Rules, which may include carrying or handling the player's clubs during play.

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 ...

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.

Are you allowed to line up your putt?

Specific to this matter, the alignment line a player might put on his or her ball is an object, or at least it should be considered one. Players lining up putts with the help of alignment lines is a common sight on the PGA Tour. The Rules of Golf are clear on objects used for alignment.

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).

Are caddies allowed to wear golf shoes?

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Caddies must wear smooth, rubber-soled shoes. No golf spikes of any kind will be permitted.

How much does a caddy make?

Caddies for professional golfers make between $50,000-$100,000 and 5-10% of their golfer's winnings on average. PGA Tour caddies earn between $1000-$3000 each week. For lower levels, salaries look like this: Beginner or amauteur caddy: $15-$20 per hour.

Do caddies walk?

Traditional caddying involves both the golfer and the caddie walking the course. 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.

Can you ground your club in the sand in golf?

Not allowed to ground your club in the bunker

The main rule to follow in bunkers is you are not allowed to touch the sand with your club whether that be grounding it behind the ball, shifting sand on your backswing or having a practice shot in the sand.

Can you practice swing in a sand trap?

Touching the sand with a club in taking a practice swing continues to be prohibited both for pace of play and to avoid having large amounts of sand deposited outside bunkers (especially greenside bunkers) as a result of repeated practice swings.

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 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.

Can a caddy join mid round?

Decision 6-4/8 holds that golfers playing in the same competition at different times can caddie for each other. They can also change, hire or fire a looper mid-round. There is one no-no: temporarily exchanging caddies to get advice.

Can you stand on your line in golf?

It's important to note that the line doesn't extend beyond the hole, so a partner may stand on the opposite side of the cup while the stroke is being made. You're allowed to stand on an extension of the line of putt after the stroke, so it's permissible to walk in behind a ball after it has started rolling.

Can you tap down a spike mark in golf?

And what's the big deal with tapping down spike marks, anyway? To answer the first question: It's a violation of Rule 16-1a and comes with a two-shot penalty in stroke play (loss of hole in match play).

Can you ask for yardage in golf?

May I ask someone for a yardage? A. Yes. Matters of public information, such as yardages or the location of things on the course, are not advice (see Definition of Advice).

Can you change caddies during a round?

While changing caddies during a round is generally permitted, a player may not do so solely to circumvent another rule. Rule 8-1, for example, states that a player may not seek advice from anyone other than her caddie or golf partner.