Throughout the Metropolitan Area, hundreds of young men and women are experiencing golf first hand by becoming a caddie. Responsibility, hard work, exercise and camaraderie are all skills that a caddie will experience throughout a summer. Not only are the immediate financial benefits important, but caddies build relationships with employers and club members that become part of a long lasting professional network.
The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation supports caddying through recruitment, education and funding the multiple caddie scholarships throughout the Met Area, with a contribution in excess of $1 million since 1991. The MGA Caddie Academies are held every April throughout the tristate area. Although not a prerequisite for caddying, they are an excellent introductory opportunity.
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For more information, contact the MGA Foundation at (914) 347-4653.
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Caddie Academy FAQs:
- What is the Caddie Academy program?
- Who conducts the program?
- Who may attend the program?
- How do I register for a Caddie Academy?
- Is there a fee to attend the program?
- What time does the Caddie Academy program begin and end?
- Where should attendees go upon arrival at the golf club?
- How should attendees dress for the program?
- Do attendees need to bring anything with them?
- What tools are attendees given in order to find employment?
- Should I attend more than one Caddie Academy?
Q. What is the Caddie Academy program?
A. Caddie Academies are one-day, after-school programs conducted at participating MGA member clubs.
A. Caddie Academies are conducted by MGA staff members, who are supported by local Caddie Managers.
Q. Who may attend the program?
A. Caddie Academies are open to anybody living in the Met Area.
Q. How do I register for a Caddie Academy?
A. Click here to register. You may also register by calling 914-347-4653 and ask for the MGA Foundation Department.
Q. Is there a fee to attend the program?
A. Caddie Academies are free of charge.
Q. What time does the Caddie Academy program begin and end?
A. Each program runs from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Q. Where should attendees go upon arrival at the golf club?
A. The first portion of the program is held indoors and attendees should proceed through the main entrance of the club.
Q. How should attendees dress for the program?
A. Attendees should dress in golf club appropriate attire, i.e. no jeans, cargo shorts or flip-flops. Dress appropriately for the weather as a portion of the program is conducted outside. Sneakers are acceptable (and recommended); golf spikes are not permitted.
Q. Do attendees need to bring anything with them?
A. Everything a participant will need will be provided for them.
Q. What tools are attendees given in order to find employment?
A. All participants receive certificates of completion, which assist them in obtaining employment at area golf clubs. In addition, everyone is given a roster of Caddie Managers at local clubs and their contact information.
Q. Should I attend more than one Caddie Academy?
A. Each class provides the same material and you only need to attend one session to receive your certificate of completion.