Caddy Corner

Every golfer has a story. More often than not, the best stories come from the caddies who know every course, every tip, every bet, every angle.

Welcome to Caddy Corner, where we share caddy wisdom insights, golf travel adventures, and behind-the-scenes looks at how CaddyTips® guides are built. Pull up a chair in the Caddy Corner and stay awhile.

Local Caddy's Guide to Golf on Long Island: Everything You Need to Know Before You Tee It Up

By Stevie Shapiro 
IG: @urlocalcaddie

I loop at Bethpage every day, and there is no place I would rather be.

It is not for the faint of heart physically. By the end of a typical day, my phone reads a...

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The Only Two Days a Year Pebble Beach Golf Links is Closed to Golfers

Pebble Beach Golf Links is accustomed to giving way for big events.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am comes every winter. U.S. Opens have been contested here. Some of the greatest moments in golf history ...

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From No. 70 to Contender: Why Jackson Koivun Could Make a FedEx Cup Run

Jackson Koivun is entering the FedExCup Playoffs in the last possible position.

Don’t let the No. 70 next to his name fool you.

The 21-year-old rookie arrives at the FedEx St. Jude Championship as o...

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Why Does Beau Hossler Take So Long Over the Ball — And Should You?

If you were watching the Wyndham Championship this weekend, you probably saw plenty of Southern California native Beau Hossler. Hossler held the 36-hole lead heading into the weekend...

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Caddy Explains How to Plumb Bob a Green

By Dillon Garcia

One of the questions I get asked frequently while caddying is, "How did you know that putt was going to break that much?"

The truth is, reading greens is part experience, part obs...

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Why Every Golfer Should Read Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

The greatest golf lesson you'll ever receive may not come from a driving range—it may come from a small red book.

More than 30 years after it was first published, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book rema...

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TPC Sawgrass Secrets: The $1 Swamp & the Accidental Island Green

 Most golfers know TPC Sawgrass for its terrifying island green. But the more remarkable story may be how a flat, wooded Florida wetland—purchased for just $1—became the permanent home of THE PLAYERS ...

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Little Known Secrets About Torrey Pines South Course

When golfers think of Torrey Pines South Course, they usually think of Tiger Woods, dramatic ocean views, or the U.S. Open.

But the course’s greatest story isn’t found on the scorecard.

It’s growing...

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Meet Stevie Shapiro: Learning the Smart Game at Bethpage Black

Some golfers discover the game later in life. For Stevie Shapiro, golf has been part of his story from the very beginning.

"My dad had me swinging clubs before I was old enough to really hold them," ...

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The Forgotten Man Behind Bethpage Black - Who Really Designed Bethpage Black

For decades, golfers believed A.W. Tillinghast designed Bethpage Black.

After all, his name appeared in golf books, magazine articles, television broadcasts, and conversations among golfers whenever ...

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Hidden Secrets of Shadow Creek: 8 Incredible Stories You Probably Didn’t Know

When people think of Shadow Creek Golf Club, they think of luxury. 

They think of $1,000+ green fees, celebrity sightings, private limousines, and one of the most exclusive tee times in golf. 

But w...

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How Jack Nicklaus Turned Pebble Beach's Worst Hole Into One of Its Best

Every great golf course evolves.

Even Pebble Beach Golf Links—a course that has hosted seven U.S. Opens, inspired generations of golfers, and consistently ranks among the world's greatest golf cours...

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