[colmedindustry]

A lot of caddies carry two bags at once, particularly at clubs that get a lot of play and might noit have enought caddies.

[obHQNsY2]

Do they really carry two bags sometimes? That sounds terrible.

yeah. when I've done it, it wasn't so much the weight of toting the bags as it was dashing around because your clients hit in opposite directions. this could get rough on a warm day toting 2 staff bags.

on the plus side, there were many times when a client would simply have me pull their hand cart around. I had regular lady clients who did this. They were more concerned with being waited on (ie: tend the pin, rake their traps, etc...) so they could spend time socializing with the girls. If you provided good club selection and swing advice, (have the right club ready before they ask for it) there was always a good tip for you.

[tabcdyop]

Do they really carry two bags sometimes? That sounds terrible.

I think most prefer two bags to increase their income.

When I am on the road I use a light carry bag for three reasons and one reason is if there is a chance of using a caddie. Also, it takes less room in the vehicle and sometimes I wind up carrying my bag when traveling so I want it light. (I use a push cart at home)

[levitratestimon]

I'm going to be playing an expensive course this year (Atunyote at Turning Stone) which is normally about $250 per round. I will be going as a single so if they don't put me with anyone, what should I tip the forecaddie? I'd hate to just give them $25 since they would be missing out on a full group tip but $100 seems a bit much as well. I was thinking around $50 if I end up going out as a single.

looks like caddyin' pays a little better than when I was doing it back in the early-mid 70s.

A typical tip for us back then was at least 20% of the minimum caddy charge imposed by the club, and at least a cold beverage at the turn...I usually also got lunch by all except the excessively cheapo or caddy-inexperienced clients. club members usually paid well and sprung for lunch as I believe it counted toward their monthly restaurant minimum.

Thanks for putting that in about drinks and lunch subvet. I doubt I would have even thought about that otherwise and looked like a cheapskate.

[Jifyicyfuhpop]

Do they really carry two bags sometimes? That sounds terrible.

Double bagging is awesome. But sometimes it sucks. Obviously you make more, but on a hot day all the running back and forth you have to do sucks if your clients don't hit it near each other. I generally like it though.

[Pharmadryg]

Yep. When I play at Erin Hills, the caddy carries two bags. It is particulary tough on this course, because the course is VERY long, has rolling hills and the tee boxes are very far from the preceding green.

And that really is a brutal walk. When I played it the caddie just carried mine, as my playing partner carried. I think the fee was $60, and I gave him $60. My playing partner gave him $20 or $30 for some of his help. He had a good round. They do a lot of green reading for you there, if you want it.

They do a lot of doubling at Whistling, too. I did it as a kid a few times, and it sucked. I used to get $6.00 plus a $2.00 to $4.00 tip. Would spend it all on a hot dog from the JC Penny grill and in the arcade at the mall across the street.

Kevin

[Promalada]

The course I play w/caddies is a private course and the guest green fee is $100. I pay that amt to the caddie as well. That is what was suggested by the member that invites me so I never questioned it.

[h98hhYxM]

Asking the desk clerk is a good idea. Our caddie fee was $75 and he said tip him $25 when I played at Old Memorial. He only carried my bag. I don't have a stand bag and he asked to switch from my staff bag to a stand bag and I didn't have a problem with it. I wanted his job to be as easy as possible. Honestly felt guilty, but then really thought it was cool to have a caddie.

If you ever get the chance, it's a cool experience and I could see how it would be a great job as a younger person.


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[tramadolwithall]

I never knew it was common for them to carry two bags.

[Gideleb]

Do they really carry two bags sometimes? That sounds terrible.

The caddy who carried the bags for my Dad and I at Whistling Straits said he would sometimes do two rounds a day carrying two bags. He said he would be tired as you know what at the end of the day. That is not an easy course to walk, let alone while carrying two bags. The guy was really cool and worked his butt off, so we made sure to take care of him.