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[[File:Imaginative_Marguerite_Martyn_drawing_of_Forest_Park_Golf_Course,_St._Louis,_in_1914.jpg|thumb|right|Imaginative drawing by journalist [[Marguerite Martyn]] of a couple at the Forest Park Golf Course, Forest Road, Missouri, in 1914, while a caddie leans against a tree.]]

[[File:Golf caddy.JPG|thumb|A golf caddie, 1790, by [[Lemuel Francis Abbott]]]]

In [[golf]], a '''caddie''' (or '''caddy''') is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s [[Golf bag|bag]], managing [[Golf club|clubs]], and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers. ~~Their role extends well beyond these physical tasks, going into emotional and behavioural [[moral support]]. Whether at local clubs, public courses, or prestigious tournaments—caddies~~ offer ~~valuable~~ insight on course strategy, ~~advising on everything from~~ club selection to reading greens and evaluating weather conditions~~. They often serve as a steadying presence, offering encouragement and helping players maintain focus under pressure~~.

In [[golf]], a '''caddie''' (or '''caddy''') is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s [[Golf bag|bag]], managing [[Golf club|clubs]], and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers. Caddies may also offer insight on course strategy, such as club selection, reading greens, and evaluating weather conditions.

Caddies are trusted for their course knowledge, adaptability, and close understanding of a player’s game, and their role is integral at every level of play. In professional and amateur golf alike, caddies often build lasting partnerships with players, developing a rapport that contributes to overall performance.

Other nicknames for the role are looper or jock.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Undercover Caddie: A longtime resort looper's friendly advice for all golfers |url=https://www.golfdigest.com/story/undercover-caddie-sage-words-longtime-looper |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Golf Digest |language=en}}</ref>

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==History==

The first recorded use of a caddie was in Edinburgh in 1681 by the future [[James VII of Scotland]] when ~~taking part~~ in the first international golf contest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/golfer-s-land|title = Golfer's Land|date=13 March 2015 |website=Atlas Obscura}}</ref>{{Better source|reason=User-generated content |date=January 2023}}

The first recorded use of a caddie was in Edinburgh in 1681 by the future [[James VII of Scotland]] when participating in the first international golf contest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/golfer-s-land|title = Golfer's Land|date=13 March 2015 |website=Atlas Obscura}}</ref>{{Better source|reason=User-generated content |date=January 2023}}

==Earnings==

Caddies pay is variable and is usually based on an allocated percentage share of prize money. At a professional level, caddies work in a high level partnership with golfers, some work as contractors to individual players in events. In 2020, caddies on the [[PGA European Tour]] became eligible to earn bonuses through sponsors' logos on their gear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://associationsnow.com/2020/01/golf-caddie-group-set-sponsorship-program-members/|title=Why a Golf Caddie Group Set Up a Sponsorship Program for Its Members|date=2020-01-15|website=Associations Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>

Caddies' pay is variable and is usually based on an allocated percentage share of prize money. At a professional level, caddies work in a high level partnership with golfers, some work as contractors to individual players in events. In 2020, caddies on the [[PGA European Tour]] became eligible to earn bonuses through sponsors' logos on their gear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://associationsnow.com/2020/01/golf-caddie-group-set-sponsorship-program-members/|title=Why a Golf Caddie Group Set Up a Sponsorship Program for Its Members|date=2020-01-15|website=Associations Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>

In 2024, [[Golf Digest]] reported that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott earned $2.6 million over the season with the world number 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://~~associationsnow~~.com/~~2020~~/~~01/golf~~-caddie-~~group~~-~~set~~-~~sponsorship~~-~~program~~-~~members/~~ |title=Scottie Scheffler’s caddie made more money this season than almost every PGA Tour pro |date=2024-09-03|website=Golf Digest Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>

In 2024, [[Golf Digest]] reported that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie [[Ted Scott (caddie)|Ted Scott]] earned $2.6 million over the season with the world number 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.golfdigest.com/story/scottie-scheffler-caddie-ted-scott-more-money-this-season-most-pga-tour-pros-fedex-cup-playoffs |title=Scottie Scheffler’s caddie made more money this season than almost every PGA Tour pro |date=2024-09-03|website=Golf Digest Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>

Caddying fees range throughout courses across the world~~, however~~ is a popular role for low handicap golfers which can provide opportunities to work with a variety of people.

Caddying fees range throughout courses across the world. Caddying is a popular role for low handicap golfers which can provide opportunities to work with a variety of people.

==In popular culture==

Caddies have been depicted in television, films, and books, including:

* ''[[The Caddy]]'', a 1953 musical comedy film starring [[Dean Martin]] and [[Jerry Lewis]]

* ''[[The Caddy (film)|The Caddy]]'', a 1953 musical comedy film starring [[Dean Martin]] and [[Jerry Lewis]]

* ''[[McAuslan in the Rough]]'', a 1974 short story by [[George MacDonald Fraser]] in which a disreputable Scottish soldier caddies for his regimental sergeant major

* ''[[Caddyshack]]'', a 1980 comedy film featuring [[Bill Murray]]

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* [~~http~~://www.eurocaddies.com European Tour Caddies Association]

* [https://www.eurocaddies.com European Tour Caddies Association]

* [https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/golf/caddies-making-a-comeback/ "Caddies making a comeback"], ''[[The Seattle Times]]''

* [~~http~~://www.mcsweeneys.net/columns/notes-from-the-caddieshack "Notes from the Caddieshack"] – a McSweeney's Internet Tendency column about being a caddie in the Chicago suburbs

* [https://www.mcsweeneys.net/columns/notes-from-the-caddieshack "Notes from the Caddieshack"] – a McSweeney's Internet Tendency column about being a caddie in the Chicago suburbs

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 [[File:Imaginative_Marguerite_Martyn_drawing_of_Forest_Park_Golf_Course,_St._Louis,_in_1914.jpg|thumb|right|Imaginative drawing by journalist [[Marguerite Martyn]] of a couple at the Forest Park Golf Course, Forest Road, Missouri, in 1914, while a caddie leans against a tree.]]
 [[File:Golf caddy.JPG|thumb|A golf caddie, 1790, by [[Lemuel Francis Abbott]]]]
-In [[golf]], a '''caddie''' (or '''caddy''') is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s [[Golf bag|bag]], managing [[Golf club|clubs]], and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers. Their role extends well beyond these physical tasks, going into emotional and behavioural [[moral support]]. Whether at local clubs, public courses, or prestigious tournaments—caddies offer valuable insight on course strategy, advising on everything from club selection to reading greens and evaluating weather conditions. They often serve as a steadying presence, offering encouragement and helping players maintain focus under pressure.
+In [[golf]], a '''caddie''' (or '''caddy''') is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s [[Golf bag|bag]], managing [[Golf club|clubs]], and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers. Caddies may also offer insight on course strategy, such as club selection, reading greens, and evaluating weather conditions.
-Caddies are trusted for their course knowledge, adaptability, and close understanding of a player’s game, and their role is integral at every level of play. In professional and amateur golf alike, caddies often build lasting partnerships with players, developing a rapport that contributes to overall performance.
 Other nicknames for the role are looper or jock.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Undercover Caddie: A longtime resort looper's friendly advice for all golfers |url=https://www.golfdigest.com/story/undercover-caddie-sage-words-longtime-looper |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Golf Digest |language=en}}</ref>
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 ==History==
-The first recorded use of a caddie was in Edinburgh in 1681 by the future [[James VII of Scotland]] when taking part in the first international golf contest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/golfer-s-land|title = Golfer's Land|date=13 March 2015 |website=Atlas Obscura}}</ref>{{Better source|reason=User-generated content |date=January 2023}}
+The first recorded use of a caddie was in Edinburgh in 1681 by the future [[James VII of Scotland]] when participating in the first international golf contest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/golfer-s-land|title = Golfer's Land|date=13 March 2015 |website=Atlas Obscura}}</ref>{{Better source|reason=User-generated content |date=January 2023}}
 ==Earnings==
-Caddies pay is variable and is usually based on an allocated percentage share of prize money. At a professional level, caddies work in a high level partnership with golfers, some work as contractors to individual players in events. In 2020, caddies on the [[PGA European Tour]] became eligible to earn bonuses through sponsors' logos on their gear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://associationsnow.com/2020/01/golf-caddie-group-set-sponsorship-program-members/|title=Why a Golf Caddie Group Set Up a Sponsorship Program for Its Members|date=2020-01-15|website=Associations Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>
+Caddies' pay is variable and is usually based on an allocated percentage share of prize money. At a professional level, caddies work in a high level partnership with golfers, some work as contractors to individual players in events. In 2020, caddies on the [[PGA European Tour]] became eligible to earn bonuses through sponsors' logos on their gear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://associationsnow.com/2020/01/golf-caddie-group-set-sponsorship-program-members/|title=Why a Golf Caddie Group Set Up a Sponsorship Program for Its Members|date=2020-01-15|website=Associations Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>
-In 2024, [[Golf Digest]] reported that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott earned $2.6 million over the season with the world number 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://associationsnow.com/2020/01/golf-caddie-group-set-sponsorship-program-members/ |title=Scottie Scheffler’s caddie made more money this season than almost every PGA Tour pro |date=2024-09-03|website=Golf Digest Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>
+In 2024, [[Golf Digest]] reported that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie [[Ted Scott (caddie)|Ted Scott]] earned $2.6 million over the season with the world number 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.golfdigest.com/story/scottie-scheffler-caddie-ted-scott-more-money-this-season-most-pga-tour-pros-fedex-cup-playoffs |title=Scottie Scheffler’s caddie made more money this season than almost every PGA Tour pro |date=2024-09-03|website=Golf Digest Now|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref>
-Caddying fees range throughout courses across the world, however is a popular role for low handicap golfers which can provide opportunities to work with a variety of people.
+Caddying fees range throughout courses across the world. Caddying is a popular role for low handicap golfers which can provide opportunities to work with a variety of people.
 ==In popular culture==
 Caddies have been depicted in television, films, and books, including:
-* ''[[The Caddy]]'', a 1953 musical comedy film starring [[Dean Martin]] and [[Jerry Lewis]]
+* ''[[The Caddy (film)|The Caddy]]'', a 1953 musical comedy film starring [[Dean Martin]] and [[Jerry Lewis]]
 * ''[[McAuslan in the Rough]]'', a 1974 short story by [[George MacDonald Fraser]] in which a disreputable Scottish soldier caddies for his regimental sergeant major
 * ''[[Caddyshack]]'', a 1980 comedy film featuring [[Bill Murray]]
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 {{wiktionary|caddie|caddy}}
-* [http://www.eurocaddies.com European Tour Caddies Association]
+* [https://www.eurocaddies.com European Tour Caddies Association]
 * [https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/golf/caddies-making-a-comeback/ "Caddies making a comeback"], ''[[The Seattle Times]]''
-* [http://www.mcsweeneys.net/columns/notes-from-the-caddieshack "Notes from the Caddieshack"] – a McSweeney's Internet Tendency column about being a caddie in the Chicago suburbs
+* [https://www.mcsweeneys.net/columns/notes-from-the-caddieshack "Notes from the Caddieshack"] – a McSweeney's Internet Tendency column about being a caddie in the Chicago suburbs
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