Question 1

How much should I tip a golf caddie?

Accepted Answer

The standard golf caddie tip is $20–50 for a forecaddie or cart caddie, and $50–100+ for a full-service caddie who carries your bag for 18 holes. At luxury or private clubs, $100–150 for a full-round caddie is common.

Question 2

What is the difference between a caddie and a forecaddie?

Accepted Answer

A caddie carries one player's bag and provides personalized club recommendations, reads greens, and advises on course strategy. A forecaddie typically serves the whole group, doesn't carry bags, but marks balls and manages pace of play.

Question 3

Should I tip a caddie per person or as a group?

Accepted Answer

Tip each caddie individually. If you have a shared caddie or forecaddie, each player in the group should tip them separately. Don't pool one tip  -  it comes across as stingy at most courses.

Question 4

Do I tip a caddie at a public course?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Caddies at public courses earn roughly the same as those at private clubs and rely just as heavily on tips. $40–60 for a full round caddie at a public course is an appropriate tip for good service.

Question 5

Should I tip more for course-specific advice?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If your caddie gave you excellent reads on the greens, tracked your ball effectively, and helped you manage the course  -  their local knowledge is genuinely valuable. Rewarding great course advice with a larger tip is appropriate and appreciated.

Question 6

Is it awkward to not tip a caddie?

Accepted Answer

At most golf courses  -  especially private clubs  -  not tipping a caddie is considered very bad form. Caddies are a fundamental part of the golf culture and their livelihood depends on tips. Not tipping would be noticed and remembered at a club.

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