Caddie Master

Also called: Caddie Manager, Director of Caddie Operations

Runs the caddie program at a golf club, hiring and training caddies, matching them to golfers, and making sure rounds start on time.

A day in the life

At 6 a.m. he checks the tee sheet and assigns 40 caddies to groups, pairing his best reader of greens with a club champion. He trains three new teen caddies on etiquette and raking bunkers. In the afternoon he handles a complaint and writes scholarship letters for two caddies.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$50k
High
$75k

Estimate; tips and seasonal bonuses vary.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. No degree; usually years as a caddie.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Golf Management, Recreation Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Private and resort clubs with caddie programs keep steady demand.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Scheduling software helps, but training caddies and managing golfers stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, PE or golf team, Communications.

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