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
March 16, 2026

Learn more & register

March 16 - 20, 2026
Monday 9
Meet the Instructors
Overview of Professional Caddying Fundamentals
Understanding a Week on the PGA Tour
Fundamentals of Yardage Book Working with your Players Golf Coach
Usage of Trackman & GC Quad Technology
Driving Range with Trackman/GC Quad
Tuesday 10
On Golf Course Instruction
Enhanced Yardage Book Usage
Crowd Management Strategies
Environmental Impact on Course and Ball Distances
Agronomy
Professional Opportunities
Analytics and Data in Caddying
Wednesday 11
AimPoint and Green Reading
Practice on Putting Green
Insights from Tour Rules Official

Thursday 12
On Golf Course Instruction
CPR Training
Hole-by-Hole Overview of TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra

Friday 13
On Golf Course Instruction
Psychology
Managing Pressure and Personal Wellness
Physical Training and Stretching Techniques
Professional Opportunities
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.

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, and Luke Donald. 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.
Jon Yarborough

Jon caddies for Phil Mickelson on the LIV Tour, and caddied on the PGA and LPGA tours for players including Suzanne Petterson, Smylie Kaufman, Bill Haas, and Hunter Mahan. He had wins on tour with Gary Woodland and Scott Stallings.
Paul Tesori

Paul was a PGA Tour pro before becoming a caddie. With 23 PGA Tour wins to his name, he’s worked with golf legends including Vijay Singh, Jerry Kelly, Webb Simpson, Cameron Young, and Tom Kim.
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.