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In golf, a caddie (or caddy) is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s bag , managing clubs , and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers.
A caddie, also spelt "cadie", was an urban occupation in early 18th century Scotland ("in Edinburgh and other large towns") [1] that consisted of running various errands. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The term is a Scottish form of the French word cadet (student soldier).
1682 – In the first recorded international golf match, the Duke of York and John Patersone of Scotland defeat two English noblemen in a match played on the links of Leith. Andrew Dickson, carrying clubs for the Duke of York, is the first recorded caddie.
The Caddie Hall of Fame recognizes professional golf caddies, others who caddied in their youth and those who support the profession. It was originally created by the Professional Caddies Association in 1999 but has been administered by the Western Golf Association since 2011.
By the time Townsend arrived, most of Augusta’s original caddie corps had disappeared. For the first 48 years at The Masters, golfers had to employ the services of the club’s caddies, but from ...
Michael Thomas "Fluff" Cowan (born February 7, 1948) is a professional golf caddie on the PGA Tour.He is a 40-year tour veteran and one of its best-known caddies. Cowan has caddied for Ed Sabo (1976–1978), Peter Jacobsen (1978–1996), Tiger Woods (1996–1999), Jim Furyk (1999–2024) [1] and Pan Cheng-tsung (2024–present).
Cowan first caddied for Ed Sabo in 1976, and he worked with both Peter Jacobsen and Tiger Woods before he eventually linked up with Furyk. Cowan was on the bag for Woods’ win at the Masters in ...
Steve Williams MNZM (born 29 December 1963) is a New Zealander who has served as a caddie for several top professional golfers, most recently with Jason Day. Williams is best known for having served as Tiger Woods' caddie from 1999 to 2011. Woods was the top-ranked golfer in the world for much of Williams' tenure as his caddie.