How to Become a PGA Caddie
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Quick Answer
- Gain solid golf experience, build serious stamina, and learn course strategy inside and out.
- Network like crazy with golfers and pros to find your opening and make connections.
- Master the Rules of Golf and what it takes to be a top-tier caddie.
Who This Is For
- Aspiring golf pros looking for a career path right on the green.
- Anyone with a deep love for golf who wants an active, outdoor gig.
- Folks who are fit, sharp-eyed, and can talk the talk and walk the walk.
How to Become
Michael Reeves is a PGA Professional with over 20 years of experience in competitive golf and instruction. A former Division I collegiate player at the University of Texas, he competed on the mini-tours before transitioning to full-time coaching and golf journalism. He has been a certified PGA teaching professional since 2005 and has worked with players at every level, from absolute beginners to collegiate champions.
His writing has appeared in Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and The Left Rough. At GolfHubz, Michael leads the editorial team, overseeing fact-checking and ensuring every answer meets the same standard he demands on the lesson tee: clear, evidence-based, and immediately useful.
When he’s not writing or teaching, Michael plays to a +1.4 handicap at his home club in Austin, Texas. He has attended over 40 major championships as a journalist and fan, and has played more than 200 courses across 15 countries.
You can reach Michael at [email protected] or follow his occasional swing analysis posts on the site.