how to become a caddy

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Becoming a Professional Golf Association caddy is a dream many people have shared throughout the years, but actually making this dream come true can be very difficult and most individuals give up on being a pro golfer's club toting, insightful personal assistant. Even though it is a very hard goal to attain, nothing is impossible and all dreams should be followed to the very end.

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Offer to work as a golf course caddy for local golfers at your area country club. Being a hard worker will definitely get your further in the world of golf and you never know what professional golfer may hear your name.^[1]
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Learn as much as you can about caddying and the sport of golf in general. No professional golfer will ever hire a caddy who has no experience or does not know anything about the sport. It is important to understand not only every aspect of the game, including rules and scoring, but also how the clubhouse operates.^[2]
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Contact the European Tour, the Nationwide Tour and the Hooters Tour, either but email or telephone, and explain your experience to the contact person. Express interest in working as a caddy to any available golfer. Granted, it's a long shot but many caddies got started this way.
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Volunteer at any golf events within a two-hour drive of your home. Most states host not only amateur events but also at least one professional event each year. Get involved in these events as often as possible regardless of what your job might be.^[3]
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Network with everyone you meet. ^[4] Stay away from conflict with golfers and club staff as much as possible. Having a bad reputation in the golf world is the quickest way to ruin your chances in the professional sector.
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Hand out business cards wherever you go. Give them to anyone you know in the golf world and leave a stack in every clubhouse you enter. These cards should have your name, what you are seeking, and a contact number and email. Even if you think one person at the golf course does not need it, she may know who can fulfill your dream.
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Remain positive. Nobody gets into professional caddying on the first try. You will be rejected many times before being accepted, but it's very important you take each rejection as a step toward your ultimate goal. You never know when you will get the call and all your dreams will come true.

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Most caddies make 10% of their designated golfers winnings, which means if the golfer does not win much you will not get paid very well. It is very important to understand this before getting on the tour. Even though you may be rubbing elbows with some of the most elite golfers in the world, does not mean you will be paid as much as they are.
Job security is not one of the positive aspects of being a PGA caddy. Your job extends until the golfer no longer needs your services or until he retires from golf.^[5]