This insight is inspired by a parent who recently caddied in the Symetra Tour event in Charlotte. He mentioned how much he learned by doing it and shared with his daughter. So lightbulb goes off as a great way for you as junior players to learn as well.

I’m sure many of you have caddied for a pro in a tourney or caddied for a friend at one point or another. But ask yourself, how much did you take the time to really learn from that experience?

Being a caddy is one of the best learning experiences for developing course management and Golf IQ, especially when it’s a player that is more advanced and has more experience than you do.

So ask a college or tour player if you can caddy for them during their practice time? Take the chance to ask questions about their decisions, routines, habits, etc.. It doesn’t mean that just because that player does something that you have to do it as well but you can certainly learn a few things that will help you get better.

Brandi Jackson

RecruitPKB College Consultant

If you need assistance with the college recruiting process, please contact Brandi at bjackson@pkbgt.org