Truthfully, most golfers will not need these kinds of things — for example, many golfers will opt to use a rangefinder instead of an electric caddy equipped with GPS. Finally, caddies need to stay positive and optimistic during the round. Golf is hard enough and it’s their job to provide moral support, even if their game is off. When it comes to smart features, the possibilities are (almost) endless. Many have built-in displays which can show course maps, messages, notifications and more.

As a caddie you should have the basic golf terminology down and be able to understand how the scoring works. A caddie should know the difference between a birdie, a par and a bogey for instance. Knowing the general club distances is helpful as well because some golfers will ask for advice before hitting a shot. As their caddie you should be able to provide at least some insight into how they should approach their shot. Pre-Round Preparation Some caddies will use a green reading book, while others are so seasoned they know the breaks inside and out of each green. They’ll usually provide a start line or apex for the break and more details about the speed as well. From my experience, listen to the caddy 99% of the time! Professional caddy to Tyrrell Hatton, an Englishman who took the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour.

Some electric trolleys will let you choose what type of battery you want to use. However, if this isn’t the case, it’s important to look at what type of battery your trolley takes and how long it is likely to last. Generally speaking, the more expensive lithium batteries will last longer than their lead acid counterparts, so you may have to trade off battery life against cost, depending on your budget and needs. As 2023 Editor’s Choice winners for Golf Monthly and Today’s Golfer, the VERTX Remote is the cream of the crop when it comes to remote-controlled electric golf caddies, providing the power, ability and freedom needed for a cutting-edge experience. Features

Fore-caddies must know how to get the player’s yardage, spot the golfer’s next shot, read greens (basically visualizing the shot and guessing which way the ball will roll and/or land once it is hit), clean golf balls, attend to ball marks and attend the flag at the hole. For PGA caddies, the pay works a bit differently. As the caddie is usually paid a portion of the golfer’s winnings, a common pay scale looks something like this: The M7 uses two 230W motors with a high-power 28.8V system that delivers a new level of reliability and efficiency. It was rumored that he went to school for pharmaceutical sales but his career as a caddy seems to be working out quite well. Paul TesoriWhile I can’t say 100% of the time that all caddies are good golfers, I will say in general, yes, they are solid players in their own right. In fact, a lot of caddies on the Korn Ferry and PGA Tour were well respected collegiate players and have played mini tour golf. The folded size of the Q Follow golf trolley is 21.46″ x 23.62″ x 12.52″, and the unit weighs 33.5 lbs excluding the battery.