What is the Average Salary of a Country Club Golf Caddy?
Alex E asked:
I'm thinking about becoming a part time caddy at the local country club. Part-time cuz i im and im 16 so im only alowed to work a certain amount of hours a week and i have to keep up with my studies. Plan to wok full days on weekends. I just want to know if it will be worth my time and effort to work as a part-time or even temporary caddy, as i might be moving in a couple months out of state. Please help?
I'm thinking about becoming a part time caddy at the local country club. Part-time cuz i im and im 16 so im only alowed to work a certain amount of hours a week and i have to keep up with my studies. Plan to wok full days on weekends. I just want to know if it will be worth my time and effort to work as a part-time or even temporary caddy, as i might be moving in a couple months out of state. Please help?
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wbaker777 @ 3:49 am
The nuts and bolts of this question are do you have the desire to tote somebody’s bag for 18 holes or not……You will make money commensurate with your ability…..If you put more into the job…you will make more….pretty simple….just like any job
Leafsfan29 @ 7:54 pm
As a starting point, figure you’ll get paid mostly through tips. Courses will do one of the following:
1) Pay you the prevailing minimum wage, plus whatever tips you get.
2) You get no “hourly” wage, and are paid per “loop” (round), plus tips.
Most courses typically go with option #2, as you then are technically a contractor, which alleviates the club from any potential liabilities (plus they don’t have to pay taxes, etc.) and other “issues”.
Rates per loop will vary depending on where you’re located.
Keep in mind that when you start you’ll be at the bottom rung; expect to get the bottom-feeders (known bad tippers, slow/old, guests of known bad tippers, and other less than desirable loops). You aren’t going to get Mr. Bobby Bigtipper in your first loop.
Just make sure you have a near-encyclopedic knowledge of the course (especially if the course gets a lot of guest play).
Good luck.
Pat B @ 5:44 pm
Good info from Leafsfan. You don’t want to let the club know you might be leaving in a few months. Also, you are heading into a slower part of the season (in most places) so getting loops might be tougher. But, if you are eager, attentive, and ready to do whatever the club asks (you may start as the range ball driver) you could pick up some good money, better than most part time jobs. Rule of thumb on tips is $20 per bag. Most caddies carry 2 bags for 18 holes. It might be tough to get 2 loops in one day, but possible. So figure $40 per round, plus the club would probably pay $10 to $15 per round. Good luck and smile!
Richard R @ 3:09 am
It depends on the caddy if he seems knowledgeable I will pay him more.
This is how I pay
1. Carry the Bag $100
2. Just putter and is able to read putts $40
3. If your a stiff there just to carry bag $50
Flatstick @ 2:46 pm
Caddies don’t make a salary. They get paid X amount per round plus a tip from the golfer. It is certainly worth your time, as you should be able to make at least $30 per 18 holes for one bag. Double that if you can carry two.
Mike @ 1:20 am
They still use Caddies?
Uhh, not in Connecticut.
speedingbus2003 @ 5:25 am
You get paid by the loop, usually 18 holes. If there is a tournament and you stay with the same players and they pay you at the end you’ll propbably average a little more. The key is these players have to like you. If you do a good job and they like you they will pay you more. Do it because you like to caddie not just because you want a job, and they will like you a lot more. It is not as easy as it looks and the players know this and therefore love good caddies.Good luck and always be alert.