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.

Do You Know What the Holes at Spyglass Hill Are Named After?

One of the coolest details about playing Spyglass Hill isn’t just the golf—it’s the story behind each hole name.

When Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Spyglass Hill, the course was originally going to...

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How To Become a Caddy - A Veteran Caddy's Guide to Getting Started

By Alan McArthur

People ask me all the time, "How do you become a caddy?" The truth is, there's no single path. Everyone's story is a little different.

Mine started long before I ever carried a gol...

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2026 Presidents Cup Preview: Can the International Team Finally Challenge Team USA?

September 24–27 | Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3) | Medinah, Illinois

The Presidents Cup returns this fall, and while the Ryder Cup often steals the spotlight, don't overlook this year's edition...

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Can Gil Hanse Turn Spanish Bay into Pebble Beach's Third Crown Jewel?

For decades, golfers have flocked to California's Monterey Peninsula to play three legendary names.

Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Spyglass Hill.

The Links at Spanish Bay.

Yet if you asked golfers to r...

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Lessons from a Golf Genius: Learning from Ben Doyle at Quail Lodge

There are golf instructors.

And then there was Ben Doyle.

Growing up on the Monterey Peninsula, golf consumed my life. I played at Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Poppy HIll Golf Course, Pa...

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Ryan Fox's Pace of Play Is a Lesson Every Golfer Should Learn

Why playing with intention—not hesitation—is one of a caddy's greatest secrets.

When Ryan Fox found himself in the spotlight for his pace of play at Royal Birkdale, it sparked a familiar debate thro...

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How To Properly and Effectively Gauge the Wind in Golf

Every golfer knows the feeling.

You hit what feels like a perfect 7-iron… only to watch it come up 20 yards short or sail over the green.

The culprit is often the wind.

Learning to judge the wind i...

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Planning a Golf Trip to Pebble Beach - Golf, Restaurants and Hotels

Advice From a Pebble Beach Caddie

By someone who grew up on the Monterey Peninsula


Every year I meet golfers who have dreamed about playing Pebble Beach for decades. They arrive

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Welcome Alan McArthur to The Caddy Collective | Austin Golf Courses Coming Soon

At CaddyTips®, we've always believed the best golf advice comes from the people who walk the course nearly every day. That's exactly why we created The Caddy Collective—a growing team of professional ...

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What Tees Should I Play? A Caddie's Guide to Choosing the Right Tee Box

I've watched it happen hundreds of times.

A group walks onto the first tee, glances at the scorecard for about three seconds, and heads straight to the back tees.

Not because they belong there.

Be...

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The Beard, the Battery, and the Reverend - Who is Lucas Herbert's Caddy?

Lucas Herbert made international news with his outstanding play at the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, including a blistering 62 in the final round (narrowly missing the record for lowest r...

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Welcome Dillon Garcia to The Caddy Collective: Cabot Citrus Farms Coming Soon

At CaddyTips®, we believe the best Playing Guides are built by the people who know a golf course best—the caddies who walk it every single day. That's why we're excited to welcome Dillon Garcia as the...

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