With over $60K of student loan debt, I now wish Id managed my money better.
How I Became a Caddie
When I was younger, I wasnt really a fan of golf.
I will say, you MUST be amorning personfor this job.
Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff.
(Typically, there are only one or two orientation classes in the beginning of the season.)
Then, each person takes turns caddying one or two holes.
After I was trained, I was ready for my first round.
It was actually a tournament, so I was a little nervous.
At the end of the four-hour round,the golfers paid me $100!
Did you know?
Now, keep in mind, I gotverylucky my first time out.
So, my first year was mainly single bags, but I had a few double bags as well.
The country club informs golfers of the recommended tips.
Outside of tipping, there is no hourly rate.
If I reserve a weekend, I can pocket, on average, an extra $250-$300.
You have the opportunity to meet different golfers and learn about their careers… even possibly land an internship.
I saw this happen with a few of my friends.
Also, some golfers have pretty cool connections.
I caddied for the sound and lighting engineers, and they were a cool bunch of guys.
An added bonus to caddying is you get A LOT ofexercise!
How to Get a Caddying Job
Nowadays,caddie programs are definitely harder to come by.
Many public golf courses dont have a caddie program and only use golf carts.
Older, private country clubs have well-established programs.
The caddies there usually dont want to tell people about opportunities because it could mean less work for them.
If youre interested, Id suggest researching the country clubs in your area to see if they have caddies.
It doesnt hurt to ask and give it a shot!
Your Turn: Have you ever worked as a caddie?
Would you be interested in this gig?
Chris Desmond was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Hes a full-time plastics engineer and enjoys running, kayaking and spending time with friends in the city.
Hes also a big Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins fan!
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