The tradition of caddies wearing white jumpsuits at Augusta National dates back to when the course opened in 1933. Augusta used to employ poor people from the local community and members insisted on providing them with a white suit to make them look smarter.
What is a caddy dress?
Professional caddies adhere to the dress code of the USGA or PGA Tour of the club out of which they work. The caddie clothes dress code is usually along the lines of collared golf shirts, golf shorts or long pants, belts and athletic shoes. Caddies in their traditional Masters uniforms.
What do Girl golf caddies do?
The female golf caddies called “CaddyMates” are handpicked, beautiful, outgoing, young ladies that will help with everything related to having the perfect day out on the golf course. Not only are most of these ladies professional models, but they are fully trained in course etiquette as well.
Are caddies allowed to wear pants?
PGA Tour dress code for caddies All caddies are required to wear solid-colored khaki-style long pants, which touch the top of the shoe, or solid-colored, knee-length tailored shorts or skorts, and a collared shirt while on club property.
What should a caddy wear?
All caddies must wear a collared shirt. Male caddies may wear slacks or hemmed shorts, not more than 2” above the knee. Female caddies may wear slacks, shorts, skorts, or golf skirts/dresses, all hemmed appropriately. Caddies must wear smooth, rubber-soled shoes. No golf spikes of any kind will be permitted.
What makes a great caddy?
A great caddie is willing to say the things most people around a golfer won't say. Positivity. All golfers go through lows in their game. The best caddies exude an air of positive confidence that makes players feel that even when they're not at their best they can be successful.
When did Augusta allow white caddies?
Club co-founder Roberts once said, "As long as I'm alive, all the golfers will be white and all the caddies will be black." Roberts killed himself at Augusta in 1977; five years later, in November 1982, chairman Hord Hardin announced that players were henceforth permitted to use their regular caddies at the Masters.
How much does a caddie at Augusta make?
The highest salary for a Caddie in Augusta, GA Area is $15 per hour.
When did they stop using black caddies at Augusta?
1983
Do Masters caddies keep their jumpsuits?
The winning golfer is allowed to keep the green jacket for the entire year and must return it at the next tournament, after which it can only be worn at the club. The same, however, is not true of the winning caddie and the white jumpsuit. The caddie gets to keep the jumpsuit forever.
How do you become a golf caddy?
- Study the game of golf. Read as much as you can on the rules and how to play.
- Frequent your local country club.
- Work as a caddy at your local country club.
- Volunteer for Professional Amateur golf events scheduled in your area.
- Network at Professional Amateur golf events.