Unlock Your Career in Professional Caddying

Are you passionate about golf and eager to take your love for the sport to a professional level?

Our intensive five-day
Professional Caddie Certification Program
is designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills for your potential as a professional caddie at both club and tour levels.

Next
Professional Caddie Certification
July 14, 2025

July 14–18, 2025
Monday 14
Meet the Instructors
Overview of Professional Caddying Fundamentals
Understanding a Week on the PGA Tour
Fundamentals of Yardage Book Golf Coach - Observing Player Teaching Methods
Effective Communication within the Team
Usage of Trackman & GC Quad Technology
Tuesday 15
Enhanced Yardage Book Usage Crowd Management Strategies Environmental Impact on Course and Ball Distances
Agronomy
Professional Opportunities Analytics and Data in Caddying
Wednesday 16
AimPoint and Green Reading Insights from Rules Official

Thursday 17
Hole-by-Hole Overview of TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra
CPR Training

Friday 18
Psychology
Managing Pressure and Personal Wellness
Physical Training and Stretching Techniques
Certificate Presentation
Lonnie Poole Golf Course and Club House Classrooms
$3,750 inclusive of course materials, lunch and snacks.
19 years of age or older, played regularly for a minimum of three years, and possess sound knowledge of golf and course etiquette.
Five consecutive days and one evening of instruction, designed to be accessible and manageable for individuals with busy schedules.

Course Details

Why choose
Professional Caddie Certification?

University accredited
Our program is the only caddie certification course accredited by the prestigious North Carolina State University, ensuring you receive a top-tier education that is recognized and respected in the industry.

Expert instruction
Learn from the best in the field. Our course is designed and delivered by top tour caddies who bring real-world experience and insider knowledge to the classroom.

Comprehensive curriculum
Gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals of professional caddying, delivered by the beautiful game’s leading experts.

Personalized instruction
Class size is capped at 18 with a maximum of six participants per instructor on the golf course.

Standardization of skills
The certification program ensures that caddies possess a standardized set of skills and knowledge relevant to the professional golf industry.

Enhanced professionalism
By completing a certification program, participants demonstrate their commitment to professionalism and excellence in their role.

Career advancement
Certification can open opportunities for career advancement within the caddying profession.

Certificate and electronic badging
Adding your certificate and the electronic badge of your certification can enhance opportunities in professions outside of caddying.

Course partners

Meet Your Caddie Program Developers and Instructors

Grant Berry

Berry has been a caddie for notable golfers including Daniel Berger, Henrik Stenson, Thomas Bjorn, Carl Pettersson, Francisco Molinari, Luke Donald, and Daniel Berger. Berry caddied the winning putt in the Presidents Cup with Berger and the Ryder Cup with Stenson.
Mike Hicks

Hicks has been a caddie for notable golfers including Curtis Strange, Jonathan Byrd, Greg Norman, Steve Stricker, Grayson Murray, and Payne Stewart. Hicks caddied for Stewart during his iconic 1999 U.S. Open win.
Heath Holt

Holt has been a caddie for notable golfers including Corey Pavin, John Rollins, Jonathan Byrd, K.J. Choi, Brendan Todd, Greg Chalmers, Charl Schwartzel and Brandt Snedeker Holt caddied for Schwartzel during his inaugural LIV Golf individual competition win.