![]() ![]() Caddies will start as a trainee, and be promoted through the ranks of Intermediate, Captain, Honor, and finally Championship. More than anything else, the caddie is there to make the player's round enjoyable by taking care of menial tasks, speeding up play, and providing mental support if asked. Caddies may be asked to help with club selection, reading greens, weather variables, and marking balls on the green. The caddie is also responsible for raking traps on the course. The usual rule is that the first golfer on the green's caddy tends the flag. Once on the green the caddie will read greens (if asked per proper golf etiquette), clean golf balls (if asked), fix ball marks, and attend the flag. This process is continued until the players reach the green. ![]() The caddie walks ahead again to spot the golfer's next shots. The caddie then gets the player's yardage (either with a GPS watch, laser, course knowledge, or sprinkler heads) while the players drive their carts from the tee to their shots. The fore-caddie will give a hole description and then walk ahead to spot the players' tee shots. Fore-Caddying entails the caddie walking while the players ride in carts. ![]()
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