Lesson 7.3: How to Apply for a Caddy Position
Step 1 — Identify your target courses. Know which courses you’re targeting before making contact.
Step 2 — Call ahead. Ask to speak with the caddy master: “Hi, my name is [Name], I’m [age], and I’m interested in becoming a junior caddy. Could I speak with whoever manages the caddy program?”
Step 3 — Bring your HSGA Junior Caddy Certificate. “I’ve completed the Homeschool Golf Academy Junior Caddy Program and hold their Junior Caddy Certificate” is a sentence very few junior applicants can say.
Step 4 — Dress professionally. Collared shirt, clean pants, neat shoes.
Step 5 — Be honest about your experience. “I’m new to caddying but I’ve completed a full caddy training course. I know the fundamentals and I’m ready to learn on the job.”
Step 6 — Follow up. Send a thank-you note or email within 24 hours. Most applicants skip this step. Doing it makes you memorable.
“Dear [Name], thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the caddy program at [Club]. I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity and would love to be part of your team. I’m available to start [timeframe] and look forward to hearing from you.” Three sentences. That’s all it takes.
If possible, ask a family friend who is a member of a local golf club to introduce you to the caddy master. A personal introduction from a member carries more weight at a private club than a cold call — it’s how the culture works.
Create a simple one-page reference sheet: your name, age, and contact information; your HSGA Junior Caddy Certificate; any relevant experience; and two or three qualities you would bring to the role. Practice presenting this document to a parent acting as a caddy master — do the full sequence: walk in, introduce yourself, hand over the document, explain why you want the position.