Free Golf Tips & Downloads
Golf is more than a swing and mechanics — it’s understanding the course, the conditions, and the decisions that lead to lower scores.
The CaddyTips® Free Downloads Library gives golfers access to expert insights from professional caddies, golf course architects, and decades of real-world golf experience.
Explore free PDF guides covering bunker design, sand strategy, green reading, golf course architecture, architect profiles, travel tips, and weather strategy. Whether you’re improving your course management, studying classic design, or preparing for your next golf trip, these free resources help you play with greater confidence and insight.
Playing Lessons
• Caddy Terminology
• Scorecard Management - Avoiding Big Numbers
• Bunker Design and Playing Tips For Sand Traps
• The Art of Reading Greens and Better Putting
Golf Travel Tips
• Golf Travel Facts
• Scoring Tips for Coastal Golf Courses
• Scoring Tips for Desert Golf Courses
• Scoring Tips for Links Golf Courses
Course Architects
• Alister MacKenzie
• A.W. Tilinghast
• Pete Dye
• Rees Jones
The Art of Bunker Design and Scoring
Dive into the strategy and architecture behind golf’s most important hazards with this in-depth CaddyTips® guide to bunker design. Learn bunker types, sand characteristics, placement strategies, and how architects use bunkering to shape risk, reward, and shot-making on great golf courses worldwide.
Free
The Olympic Club - Ocean Course
Navigate Olympic Club's iconic Ocean Course with confidence using insights gathered from some of the Bay Area's most trusted caddies.
$19.99 USD
Presidio Golf Course
Few know Presidio Golf Course better than the veteran caddy behind this guide, offering invaluable insight into one of San Francisco's most historic layouts.