I caddied at the least paying course in indiana. I received the Evans scholarship which any caddie should research and apply for. I usually received a tip of $40, but my brothers and sisters in my Evans house received tips of up to $100 a round. One works at crooked stick so kind of not fair. But a caddie is a necessary part of keeping the traditional game of golf going and shafting your caddie is a discouragement to him or her and an offense to the historical aspects of the game. Also, caddying, because all is essentially cash tips and is not a taxable income, is a job that anyone able can hold, regardless of age. I started at 13, and it was the best experience of my life. I loved every moment I spent on the course, besides the time I got shafted and the BMW media day this year. Altogether though, it gave me the opportunity of a lifetime and I could never thank the WGA and all who support the Evans scholarship and the people who helped me through my years on the course. Tip your caddies and you are going to make some lifelong connections that you will b happy to have created. And remember, even the bwm championship, originally the western open, was created to raise funds to support caddies. So do your part :)
-Cory jones
Purdue Evans scholar
