Who's the caddy?

[Bunkers]

Howdy

Just been asked if i can caddy for my mate who is playing the Scottish PGA this week at Gleneagles. Immediate answer is yes!!

Now wondering what i can expect from the experience other than carrying a heavy bag for 6 hours!

I obviously won't be handing out any advice to a pro re. clubbing / lines etc but does anyone have any tips or previous experience in caddying for a pro that might be helpful?

Cheers in advance,

Ray

 

[Aztecs27]

Keep him focused and level headed if he plays bad shots etc and also if he's having the round of his life.

If he's a pro, he'll probably know how to deal with this to an extent. But keeping him relaxed and as level headed as possible is about all you can do. And you'll be worth your weight in gold.

Also make sure he drinks plenty and eats plenty on the way round.

 

[Robobum]

If you play with him regularly and know what his mood and attitude is like when he's up (and when he's down) then do what you do naturally in his company to keep him in the good mood (or get him out of the bad one)

If you don't know him to that extent........just carry the bag. "Keep up and shut up" is the phrase I think.

As you say, as pros they are used to playing in distracting company i.e US, the amateur hacker pro am partners, so he should be capable of getting on with it anyway.

 

[richart]

I did caddie once for a pro when i was a nipper, at a course i knew well. He was happy to take advice on best position off the tee and on reading the greens. We discussed this before hand, and that's what i suggest you do.
If you can't help with any local knowledge, he will probably just want you to carry the bag, and to be as inconspicuous as possible.

I heard once that a pro went balastic when his caddy 'talked' to his ball. So may not be a good idea to shout 'get in the hole' !!

 

[john0]

I hope for sake that the Pro isnt Robert Rock, otherwise your back willing be aching from crouching down lining up all his shots all day

 

[percy_layer]

My advice would be to keep the clubs clean and ask him before you start if there's anything he specifically wants you to do and don't do. Carry a small towel in your pocket for cleaning his ball when he asks you to. Keep a yardage chart handy in the unlikely event he asks for a yardage, you'll probably not need it but just in case. Also, keep some tees and a couple pencils in your pockets too. You need to eat and drink so have a couple energy bars and water either in the bag or in your pockets.
Enjoy your caddying and i hope the bag's not too heavy.

 

[richart]

Check for a couple of bricks in the bottom of the bag.

 

[Ethan]

Turn up, keep up and shut up, is the conventional advice.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Have a chat before hand. I agree that a course planner to hand will be useful especially if he does go offline but other than that just keep everything dry and clean. I hope it doesn't rain or that really will test your caddying skills

 

[AuburnWarrior]

When he's less than 100 yards from the green and you're about to hand him his wedge, ask him casually "when was the last time you shanked one?"

That normally goes down well..

 

[bigslice]

Howdy

Just been asked if i can caddy for my mate who is playing the Scottish PGA this week at Gleneagles. Immediate answer is yes!!

Now wondering what i can expect from the experience other than carrying a heavy bag for 6 hours!

I obviously won't be handing out any advice to a pro re. clubbing / lines etc but does anyone have any tips or previous experience in caddying for a pro that might be helpful?

Cheers in advance,

Ray

RE who's the caddy? bunkers who's the player? so we can give him our support

 

[Snelly]

When he's less than 100 yards from the green and you're about to hand him his wedge, ask him casually "when was the last time you shanked one?"

That normally goes down well..

Laugh out loud funny - nice one!

 

[Bunkers]

Cheers guys,

I'm caddying for my mate Gareth Wright. He plays on the Tartan tour and is assistant pro at West Linton. He's been drawn with Jason McCreadie and Mark Kerr for the first 2 rounds.

Field includes Andrew Coltart, David Orr, Chris Doak & Ronan Rafferty amongst others...i'm only carrying a bag and i'm excited!

 

[bigslice]

Cheers guys,

I'm caddying for my mate Gareth Wright. He plays on the Tartan tour and is assistant pro at West Linton. He's been drawn with Jason McCreadie and Mark Kerr for the first 2 rounds.

Field includes Andrew Coltart, David Orr, Chris Doak & Ronan Rafferty amongst others...i'm only carrying a bag and i'm excited!

whatever you do dont get a 6 iron and 9 iron mixed up, it does happen!

 

[SyR]

Make sure to keep his clubs clean and dry. (Hopefully he'll have plenty of towels.)
Count his clubs before going to the first tee to make sure an extra club hasn't been left in there.
If you are having a practice round, bring a compass so you can mark where north is on each hole in the course planner. Handy for knowing the general wind direction each day. (Ross Drummond taught me this one on the first day I caddied for him)
Check if your can wear spikes and what type?
If giving advice, be confident in giving it and don't sit on the fence as doubt is a terrible thing.
Be sure to know if the yardage is to the front or centre of the greens and ensure you have a pin position sheet before going out.
Keep your own score card (in case of any discrepancies before submission.)
Try to keep note of what club was used for each shot and the conditions to help with deciding the next day.
Keep the rules in mind.
Keep quiet and still for all players.
If tending the flag, hold the flag to stop it blowing about. Check it's not jammed in the hole and pull it clear well before the ball gets to the hole.

 

[thecraw]

Just say to him when he's on the 5th, "When did you develop that big loop on your back swing?"