How to Tip a Caddie
There is nothing more relaxing than spending an afternoon driving, pitching and putting on a beautiful golf course. But after the game, it's time to take care of the person who took care of you on the links. Your caddie depends on your tips.
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Determine the caddie fee at the golf course. If you are playing on a public course, there may not even be a caddie system. However, the more expensive the course, the more expensive the caddie fee. The general rule of thumb is that you should tip your caddie half of the caddie fee for an 18-hole round.
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Tip the caddie master, if your course has one, to ensure that you get a good caddie. $20 on a high-end course is an appropriate amount.
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Judge the service you receive while playing on the course. Note if your caddie accurately tracks your ball, keeps score, offers advice when asked, and knows when to refrain from speaking. A great caddie can gauge his client's temperament and adjust accordingly. Tip according to your caddie's ability to perform these tasks.
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Augment your tip. Consider whether your caddie had to endure cold or inclement conditions, the weight of your bag (some guys seem to throw the kitchen sink in there) and how quickly he responded to your needs. If the caddie's service was exemplary, especially under tryng conditions, a few extra bucks are in order.
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Tip more for special service. A forecaddie is a caddie who works with a group of 4 players. He doesn't carry anyone's bags, but instead moves ahead of the group, follows their shots, and moves the game along by instructing which player is to hit their next shot if confusion arises. At the end of the round, the group should give him one tip. Acceptable tips range from $50 (about $3 per hole) to $200 if you are playing on a high-end, high priced course.
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