Earning Tips Or Gratuities As A Club Caddie

Every great loop doesn’t end on the 18th green. It ends with a handshake, a thank you, and often, a gratuity.

When it comes to tips as a club caddie, a few key points make all the difference:

💷 Let your work speak first. Great service earns great gratuities. The more attentive, positive, and professional you are, the more likely players will want to reward you.

🙌 Always be gracious, whatever the amount. A sincere thank you goes further than you think and word spreads quickly at golf clubs.

📈 Consistency builds loyalty. Regular players who trust and enjoy working with you often tip better and request you time and again.🧠 Think long term, not one round and treat every bag as a relationship. Treat every golfer like they’ll be back next week, because many will.

Gratuities aren’t guaranteed, they’re earned through professionalism, effort, and the small details that make a player’s day.

At Caddy Clubhouse, we help new caddies understand not just how to carry a bag but how to build a career.

👉 Learn the etiquette, the business, and the mindset to succeed in golf.