CADDIES

Caddie Connect Training

Course Details

Caddie Connect will lay the foundation for a solid beginning as a caddie. Designed to introduce caddies to the game of golf and develop the level of skills and services they offer the golfer, the key elements are the history of caddying, an introduction to the rules of golf and on-course etiquette, instruction in making a yardage book and training in customer awareness. These are described in detail in a series of text books which are provided as part of the course.

It will provide the caddie with a better understanding of the standards required to become a good caddie. On successful completion it gives the aspiring caddies an accredited qualification and confirms that they have attained the St Andrews Standard.

Limited number of places available. The course is always oversubscribed, so early application advised. Applicants should be aged 17 or over, with some knowledge or interest in the game of golf. Fees for 2008: £100

Dates 2008
1. For St Andrews Links courses: 21-24 April 2008
2. For The Castle Course: 28-30 April 2008

The Stages

1. Theory: 4 day in-house course (takes place in March and April) taught by the caddie manager covering all aspects of the role of the caddie

2. Practical: 30 rounds of golf as trainee caddies, assessed by golfers and monitored by the caddie manager. Trainee caddie fee is £25 per round. Once qualified, the caddie fee rises to £40

3. On successful completion of the 30 rounds a final written two hour test is required before achieving full caddie status

All caddies are expected to remain with the department in St Andrews for a minimum of one season.

Trainees coming to St Andrews will incur an additional cost of travel and accommodation.

Contact

For further information or to receive a registration pack for Caddie Connect, please contact:

Rick MacKenzie
St Andrews Links Trust
Pilmour House
St Andrews KY16 9SF

Tel: 01334 466666
Fax: 01334 479555
Email: r.mackenzie@standrews.org.uk