How to Be a Good Caddy
Caddies are mostly seen carrying golfers' bags full of clubs around the course. However, simply transporting a golfer's clubs could be the least important part of a caddy's responsibilities. Good caddies know the layout of a golf course as well as their golfers do. A caddy becomes a trusted opinion for a golfer when he is in doubt about yardage and club selection.
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Learn the rules of golf. A capable caddy has to have a thorough knowledge of the rules. A golfer is responsible for knowing the rules, but a caddy is an extension of the golfer. A caddy should know enough about the United States Golf Association (USGA) rules so she can be a sounding board for a golfer on a rules question.
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Know how far a player hits each club. Whether a caddy is handling a player the first time or has been for years, knowing exactly how far he hits each club is mandatory. An informed caddy will be able to select a club without having to be told which one the golfer needs. There may be times when a golfer goes against her normal club selection, but it helps a golfer eliminate expending unnecessary energy if a caddy provides the right club.
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Know the golf course. A caddy should have accurate yardage markers for every hole from just about every vantage point. Golfers also have yardage cards, but a caddy should always be ready to help a golfer determine how far away he is from the hole.
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Be ready to keep your golfer balanced. A professional caddy also serves as a counselor at times. Golf is such a mental game that one bad shot or one bad hole can throw a golfer off her game. A caddy needs to be a calming influence or a motivator.
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Pay attention to the weather conditions--wind, rain probability and temperature forecast. A good caddy should know exactly how strong the wind is blowing and from which direction. Wind can be a golfer's best friend or worst enemy and can affect club selection.
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