Morning: Classroom Session

• Meet the instructors

• Introduction to the program

• Overview of professional caddying fundamentals

• Understanding a week on the PGA Tour

Break

• Fundamentals of yardage book usage

Lunch
Afternoon: On-course Session

• Walking the course with yardage book instruction 

Learning outcomes: 

• Understand the background and expertise of the instructors. 

• Get an overview of what the course entails and what participants can expect to learn.

• Learn the basic principles and skills required for professional caddying.

• Gain practical experience in using a yardage book to navigate a golf course.

• Enable the development of sound strategies using the yardage book.

Morning: On-Course Session

• Aim point and green reading techniques

Lunch
Afternoon: On-Course Session

• Enhanced Yardage Book Usage with a Player (9 Holes)

Learning Outcomes: 

• Develop your understanding of Aim Point

• Learn advanced techniques used by professional caddies for green reading

• Apply yardage book skills in a real-world scenario with a player

Morning: On-Course Session

• Grass types and geographical playing conditions

• Understanding golf rules and tour course setup insights

• Environmental impact on course and ball distances

Lunch
Afternoon: On-Course Session

• Application of morning learnings

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain knowledge of the rules of golf and how they apply to professional play.

• Understand how courses are set up for professional tournaments and the implications for caddies.

• Gain insights into a tournament’s control of firmness, speed of greens and pin placements. 

• Understand the practical implications and use of rules in different scenarios on the course. 

• Learn about different types of course grasses and how they affect play.

• Gain knowledge of how environmental factors such as wind, altitude, and temperature affect playing conditions. 

• Understand how course conditions impact caddying decisions.

Morning: Classroom Session

• Analytics and data in caddying

• Observing Player Teaching Methods

Lunch

Afternoon: On-Course Session

• CPR training 

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore how analytics can be used to inform caddying decisions and strategies.

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced technology used in professional golf.

• Understand how percentage playing can eliminate tactical errors.

• Practical training on on-course emergency and lifesaving medical interventions.

Item descriptionMorning: Classroom Session

• Usage of Trackman & GC Quad Technology

• Discussion on professional opportunities

Break

• Effective communication within the team

• Crowd management strategies

Lunch

Afternoon: On-Course Session

• Practical application of morning learnings, caddying 9 holes with a player. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn approaches, avenues and opportunities within country clubs and professional tours for employment.

• Understanding the makeup of the team supporting a professional golfer.

• Understanding the use of practice drills to enhance players’ performance.

• How to effectively communicate and collaborate with your player and other team members. 

• Develop skills for clear and efficient communication within a caddie group.

• Understand how to navigate and control crowds and distractions on the course.

Morning: Classroom Session

• Hole-by-hole overview of TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra

Lunch
Afternoon: On-Course Session

• Practical implementation of morning learnings from TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of a top-level course. 

• Recognize the significance of considering a player’s style and the relevant environmental conditions when analyzing each hole at TPC Sawgrass.

• Put your theoretical understanding into practice by testing your knowledge in hypothetical scenarios.

Morning: Classroom Session

• Managing pressure and personal wellness

• Physical training and stretching techniques

• Program summary

Lunch to incorporate certificate presentation and group photo

2 p.m. — Program conclusion

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the importance of physical and mental well-being for both caddies and players.

• Develop strategies for coping with pressure and maintaining personal wellness.

• Learn exercises and stretches to improve physical condition and prevent injury.

• Review key takeaways from the program and receive your certification of completion.