{"id":25822,"date":"2016-08-15T08:59:28","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T12:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/?p=25822"},"modified":"2016-08-07T14:01:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-07T18:01:00","slug":"caddying-a-tradition-from-the-other-side-of-the-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/caddying-a-tradition-from-the-other-side-of-the-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Caddying: A Tradition from the Other Side of the Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caddie history<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golfer: \u00a0Do you think my game is improving?<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie: Yes Sir, you\u2019re missing the ball much closer now.<\/em><\/p>\n

By definition, a caddie is \u201cone hired to serve as an attendant to a golfer, especially by carrying the golf clubs\u201d. Caddies are also called \u201cLoopers\u201d since they normally work in circles. They\u2019ll often go out on the first nine holes with the sun coming up and can return on the back nine with the sun setting to finish where they started. Caddying is not rocket science. It\u2019s much more complex because the caddie possesses a rather unique position in the world of sports. He\u2019s an assistant coach who advises and consults, a psychologist who doesn\u2019t need a license to practice, and a golf fan who\u2019s allowed inside the ropes without buying a ticket.<\/p>\n

Caddie programs became commonplace when golf was first introduced into the United States and flourished well into the 21st<\/sup> century. Then, in the late 50s, golf carts came onto the scene and caddie programs began to slowly disappear. While it\u2019s true that golf carts have allowed players to continue playing well into their senior years, it\u2019s also true that caddies were once a renowned fixture in golf and provided the platform that gave us such greats as Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, and Gene Sarazen. Today, a number of golf clubs have preserved the caddie tradition but it\u2019s mainly seen in the older, more established and upscale country clubs as opposed to the newer and public play courses. In Western New York, the Country Club of Buffalo (CCB) and Park Country Club are the only two clubs that still offer traditionally maintained caddie programs. CCB\u2019s program has been in existence for more than 95 years, and it\u2019s not only a prime contributor to the club\u2019s tradition of personal service but it\u2019s also an important recruitment tool for attracting members.<\/p>\n

As a student of the game, I enjoy exploring its treasured history, so I interviewed CCB\u2019s current Caddie Master to learn the details of his position and its rewards. I also interviewed a number of former caddies to hear about their experiences and how they may have helped them prepare for a life-long career.<\/p>\n

How the caddie program benefits the club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The ball\u2019s not traveling well today.<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0 I can\u2019t imagine why, sir.<\/em><\/p>\n

* Speeds up and encourages the pace of play by having the caddie clean up the tees,<\/p>\n

fairways, and greens and encourages a quicker pace of play.<\/p>\n

* Enhances the club\u2019s prestige.<\/p>\n

* Improves the condition of the course by using the caddies to help maintain the\u00a0quality and integrity of the course.<\/p>\n

How the caddie program benefits the golfer<\/strong><\/p>\n

*<\/strong> It improves a player\u2019s game by having the caddie handle the clubs and flagstick, repair\u00a0the divots, and restore the bunkers<\/p>\n

* Creates a variety of health benefits from walking rather than riding the course<\/p>\n

* Promotes a personal satisfaction by serving as a mentor and impacting the lives of\u00a0young people<\/p>\n

* Amplifies the golfing experience, especially when entertaining guests<\/p>\n

How the caddie program benefits the caddie<\/strong><\/p>\n

* <\/strong>The pay is really good and it\u2019s always paid when the loop is finished<\/p>\n

* They choose when to work rather than adhere to a strict schedule<\/p>\n

* Provides great exposure to players who serve as positive role models<\/p>\n

* Provide important exercise and health benefits working outdoors<\/p>\n

* Offers the opportunity to apply for a substantial caddie college scholarship fund\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Caddie Master<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Caddie master, that boy isn\u2019t even eight years old!<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie master:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s better that way, sir. He probably can\u2019t count past ten<\/em><\/p>\n

Accountability for the development, operation, and integrity of a caddie program rests with a caddie master. The club offers a \u201cpool\u201d of caddies and members are able to choose whomever they prefer. If the member has no preference, the caddie master oversees a drawing of sorts to send caddies out with the next group. For the past 30 years one man has influenced generations of young men and women who have worked and walked the golf course caddying for the membership. Jim Gallery, CCB\u2019s current and renowned director of golf and caddie master, has overseen the program for 30 years. Jim was introduced to caddying at age 14 when he first caddied at the Buffalo club. He went off to college and worked for a while in the food service business. In a chance meeting with CCB\u2019s then head professional Bob Mellon, Jim was asked to spend a few months re-organizing and running the fledgling program in order to get it up to speed and make it a viable service for the membership. He\u2019s been there ever since. Being a caddie master entails two responsibilities; one to the club and one to the caddie. Traditionally, the position does not have a lot of turnover. His predecessor, having started caddying at age 7 in 1907 held the position for 47 years from 1920-1967.<\/p>\n

Gallery points out that caddies are trained to help the player enjoy the round and probably save him a few strokes as well. \u201cSome players are troubled that the caddies will judge how well they play,\u201d he said, \u00a0\u00a0\u201cwhich is totally absurd. They\u2019re used to help the players enjoy the outing. Caddies are ambassadors of the club. The harder they work the more fun they\u2019ll have and it will ensure a more positive experience for the player. I always suggest they must know when to laugh, when to keep quiet, and always be ready to contribute if asked. I\u2019ve been a father, a teacher, a preacher, and a friend to more than 900 young adults since I\u2019ve been here. Many of them started as kids at age 13 and left as adults well into their twenties. They\u2019ve become successful lawyers, doctors, engineers, business professionals, and most important, outstanding parents. I like to think I played a role in the development of their careers. Some have even returned to CCB as members and now play from the other side of the bag.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Caddie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How would you have played that last shot?<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under an assumed name.<\/em><\/p>\n

The job description of caddying has changed over the years from that of simply toting a golf bag to that of being better trained and more professional \u201cCaddies don\u2019t just carry bags, clean balls and clubs, and read greens\u201d, Jim told me. \u201cGolf, for a player, is all about the walk, getting and staying in focus. The players determine what the level of interaction with the caddie will be but primarily our caddies help with the secondary thoughts so the player can concentrate on the next shot. Ben Hogan believed the most important shot in golf was the next one. It\u2019s the caddie\u2019s job to make sure his player remains \u201cin the moment\u201d. It\u2019s generally expected that a good caddie will take strokes off a player\u2019s game by knowing the distance to the green, the location of the flagstick, and what club to hit after seeing his player play after only one hole.<\/p>\n

Dennis Cone, President of Professional Caddie Association once said \u201cIf you\u2019ve never played with a caddie, you never really played the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caddies are an integral part of a country club\u2019s structure. Their responsibilities include:<\/p>\n

* Having a strong work ethic\u2026showing up for work and be willing to learn<\/p>\n

* Functioning as a guide\u2026 following a likely unpredictable path of a golf ball<\/p>\n

* Knowing mathematics\u2026 calculating the varying distances to a specific target<\/p>\n

* Being a part time weatherman\u2026 knowing how the rain and wind will affect each stroke or\u00a0even when to get off the course to avoid potential lightening strikes<\/p>\n

* Having a sense of humor\u2026 bad shots can be amusing<\/p>\n

* Being perceptive\u2026 anticipating and understanding a player and his mood<\/p>\n

* Understanding psychology\u2026supporting and motivating a golfer who, having experienced\u00a0some highs, is suddenly disillusioned with the lows<\/p>\n

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Country Club of Buffalo caddies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Caddie, what do you think I should hit?<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Let\u2019s try the fairway for a change.<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddying can be a wonderful summer job alternative for today\u2019s youth. Better still, caddies experience a freedom that they won\u2019t experience working inside a fast food store. It\u2019s possible; even likely, they\u2019ll caddie for people who might, one day, have a positive influence on their future. I reached out to a number of individuals who caddied at CCB in the 1980s and 1990s in order to learn how caddying helped prepare them for their adult years and life\u2019s profession.<\/p>\n

Jim C., who toted for 7 years starting at age 14, is today a senior executive with a major NYSE corporation. \u201cCaddying taught me a certain amount of responsibility. I had to arrive on time, be presentable, and ready to work. I also had to be flexible enough to deal with whatever the course or golfer threw at me\u2026sometimes literally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where\u2019d it go?<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Left<\/em><\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How far left?<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When you see Nancy Pelosi, you\u2019re getting close.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ryan L. caddied 10 years starting at age 12. Today, he\u2019s a partner with a major worldwide business network corporation. \u201cI learned how to deal with all types of personalities and it forced me out of a \u201cshell\u201d to become a trusted part of a player\u2019s golf game. I learned that hard work pays off, and it was that work ethic and interactions with others that helped shape who I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019ve got to be the absolute worst caddie.<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I don\u2019t think so, sir. That would be too much of a coincidence<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCaddying motivated me to be the player on the other side of the bag one day.\u201d That\u2019s what Andrew D., a successful financial advisor told me. \u201cIt definitely helped me develop maturity, communication skills, work ethics\u2026 and gave me a sense of what I wanted to accomplish professionally.\u201d \u00a0Andrew caddied for 9 years starting in the 8th<\/sup> grade and continued each summer throughout his college years.<\/p>\n

Golfer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can I reach the green with a five iron?<\/em><\/p>\n

Caddie:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes sir, eventually.<\/em><\/p>\n

And finally, Kevin C., a risk management executive, carried for 7 years starting at age 14.<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved being a voice of reason,\u201d Kevin explained. \u201cWhen a member was about to take an irrational chance on the course, I was often able to convince him otherwise. But the best part of caddying was meeting new people and it taught me the importance of personal relationships. Caddying forces you to adapt your style to the people for whom you are working. As such, you learn to read people quickly and accurately\u201d.<\/p>\n

Back when caddies were a fixture of golf, a blue collar role in a white collar game, it wasn\u2019t all love and lollipops. Clients that required patience, lack of a job on some days, miserable hot, wet, or humid days that completely drained energy after carrying some 50 pounds for 5 miles were all factors that defined the job.\u00a0 A good payday would even out the negatives and walking off the 18th green with the caddie fee and tip in hand made it all seem worthwhile.<\/p>\n

From caddie to college<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caddying up to eight hours, sometimes in sweltering heat or inclement weather, may not seem like a great summer job but the pay is good, the hours can be flexible, and it can help you get a full ride college scholarship. The Evans Scholarship Program has been designed specifically for caddies. Charles \u2018Chick\u2019 Evans, Jr. began caddying in Chicago\u2019s at age eight. From that early introduction to the game, Evans grew into the nation\u2019s top amateur golfer. He earned his greatest fame in 1916, when he won both the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur.<\/p>\n

From his early toting days, Evans knew there were many worthy young caddies who showed academic promise, but whose families could not afford the costs of college. In 1928, Evans persuaded the Western Golf Association to oversee a trust fund, and in 1930, the first two Evans Scholars enrolled at Northwestern University. Chick Evans\u2019 dream had become a reality.<\/p>\n

Those applicants meeting the requirements are eligible for a full tuition and housing scholarship to one of 19 participating universities across the country that currently have Evans Scholarship Houses. The 85 year old program seeks students who display academic strength, financial need, and caddying capabilities.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Caddie is the lifeblood of the game of golf . . . a great companion, a friendly conversationalist, and a smiling face. This is what the game is all about.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Charles \u201cChick\u201d Evans, Jr.<\/em><\/p>\n

From the very beginning, the Country Club of Buffalo has promoted the idea that caddies are an integral part of the golf game. They have maintained a traditional caddie program even as a majority of golf clubs in the United States opted to replace the time-honored caddie programs with motorized golf carts. Actually, some feel as if golf carts have hurt the game as they tend to slow it down. CCB, however, looks at the caddie program as a recruiting tool for attracting members and its members tend to embrace their role as mentors by offering life and career advice during the round. The full support of the membership is vital to the success of any caddie program, and the CCB members have fully embraced theirs, sometimes with over 40% percent of rounds played accompanied by a walking caddie.\u00a0 The caddie program serves to enhance the experience of members and their guests, while reducing the amount of cart traffic on the course, and preserving the optimum playing conditions. \u00a0It also offers a fine work opportunity for young men and women in a healthy, safe, positive environment and helps to grow the game of golf by exposing them to the game itself.\u00a0 In short, it\u2019s a win\/win program for both the membership and the participating youth.<\/p>\n

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