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**Pcodaygs** · 02-07-2012, 07:55 PM

I have played two locations that use caddies. I always ask someone in the know to find out the rates.

At Bandon they say it is a matter strictly between you and the caddie...but people commonly pay an amount between X and Z. I was happy with the caddie's performance and simply picked a mid range number (let's call it Y) and didn't really differentiate between fee or gratuity - that was simply the total amount I was comfortable paying.

The other facility is a friend's country club. The first time I played there I asked him what the rates were and I paid that amount. After that I decided I would pay whatever he paid so I just ask him what he's going to pay and do the same thing. My rationale is that I am a guest and I might like to be invited back again. Hopefully this approach makes it easier for him and eliminates any possibility of him getting labeled the member who has cheap guests.

It cost more at Bandon but the caddie's performance was much better there too. It can get a little spendy but I try to think of it as a unique (special) experience and just go with it.

02-07-2012, 07:55 PM	#12
Pcodaygs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	I have played two locations that use caddies. I always ask someone in the know to find out the rates. At Bandon they say it is a matter strictly between you and the caddie...but people commonly pay an amount between X and Z. I was happy with the caddie's performance and simply picked a mid range number (let's call it Y) and didn't really differentiate between fee or gratuity - that was simply the total amount I was comfortable paying. The other facility is a friend's country club. The first time I played there I asked him what the rates were and I paid that amount. After that I decided I would pay whatever he paid so I just ask him what he's going to pay and do the same thing. My rationale is that I am a guest and I might like to be invited back again. Hopefully this approach makes it easier for him and eliminates any possibility of him getting labeled the member who has cheap guests. It cost more at Bandon but the caddie's performance was much better there too. It can get a little spendy but I try to think of it as a unique (special) experience and just go with it.
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