Why a Caddie Needs to Think Like a Performance Coach

And that includes something most people forget: nutrition and hydration.

During a four-hour round, small details make a big difference:
🥤 Is the player staying hydrated in hot conditions?
🍌 Are snacks timed to avoid an energy crash on the back nine?
🧃 Does the player need electrolytes rather than just water?

Top caddies quietly manage all this—without it ever becoming a distraction.

It’s not about being a chef or a personal trainer. It’s about being aware, tuned in, and ready with a solution before a problem arises.

Because when energy dips, decision-making dips. And that’s how good rounds unravel.

Another reason caddies are so much more than bag carriers.

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