"Pretty Caddies" - they are not there for the 19th hole, says Thai Media

[Mac98]

12 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

I guess there are some real Cheap Charlies, but I have never heard of someone not leaving a tip.

I usually leave 400 b so she made about $20 that day.

That is for riding around in a cart (in most cases but you can walk) for 5 to 6 hours (my round took 4 hours) in fairly pleasant environment.

That $20 is about twice what many girls make working at the mall, a hotel, etc for mostly 8-10 hours.

My caddie the other day had worked there for 10 years.  The other for 8.  So, for that longevity there must be some appeal to the job.

Might be pleasant for the golfers walking the course, like the great white hunters. Not so much for the ones carrying the heavy luggage. And on a brain frying, humid 95-degree (f) day. In a cart? Even I could do that, although I'd have no idea where the ball landed unless there was a big splash.

[bkk6060]

16 minutes ago, Mac98 said:

Might be pleasant for the golfers walking the course, like the great white hunters. Not so much for the ones carrying the heavy luggage. And on a brain frying, humid 95-degree (f) day. In a cart? Even I could do that, although I'd have no idea where the ball landed unless there was a big splash.

Even walking they never carry.  They put the bag on a pull cart.

[scubascuba3]

As others pointed out, tip not mandatory. They usually get one round of 18 a day. Even if they get the 600b ($18?), hardly a king's ransom. 

A tip pretty much is mandatory unless you don't want to play golf in future, an extremely low tip with a shit caddy is around 200 baht. If you don't tip they will talk to each other and avoid you

[Mac98]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

6 hours ago, Mac98 said:

As others pointed out, tip not mandatory. They usually get one round of 18 a day. Even if they get the 600b ($18?), hardly a king's ransom. 

A tip pretty much is mandatory unless you don't want to play golf in future, an extremely low tip with a shit caddy is around 200 baht. If you don't tip they will talk to each other and avoid you

Makes sense. Thanks.

[Mac98]

5 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Even walking they never carry.  They put the bag on a pull cart.

Thanks. Not the way I did it way back when.

[bkk6060]

Kind of a distracting round.

Super tight pants. ?

[The manic]

On 5/17/2018 at 3:26 AM, RichardColeman said:

Maybe its just me, but if the wife'd let me I'd prefer a decent go-go girl for the night that a round of flaming golf ! Still each perv to their own I guess. Where's the whipped cream.

The female caddies used to wear numbers and were bookable for aftergolf activities.

[The manic]

On 6/6/2018 at 3:09 PM, scubascuba3 said:

On 6/6/2018 at 11:13 AM, Mac98 said:

As others pointed out, tip not mandatory. They usually get one round of 18 a day. Even if they get the 600b ($18?), hardly a king's ransom. 

A tip pretty much is mandatory unless you don't want to play golf in future, an extremely low tip with a shit caddy is around 200 baht. If you don't tip they will talk to each other and avoid you

Quite right too. Many workers expect, need and should be given tips. Every month I slip a hundred to the security guard, gardener and manager of the condo. Not that they expect it but it's a good investment.

Edited July 30, 2018 by The manic

[bwpage3]

There is certainly a fair share of over the hill caddies as well.

 

 

[scubascuba3]

Quite right too. Many workers expect, need and should be given tips. Every month I slip a hundred to the security guard, gardener and manager of the condo. Not that they expect it but it's a good investment.

Tipping is generally wrong and shouldn't be encouraged. Instead the pressure should be on owners to pay more

[bkk6060]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

4 hours ago, The manic said:

Quite right too. Many workers expect, need and should be given tips. Every month I slip a hundred to the security guard, gardener and manager of the condo. Not that they expect it but it's a good investment.

Tipping is generally wrong and shouldn't be encouraged. Instead the pressure should be on owners to pay more

Wrong.

Tipping is generally accepted and in fact encouraged at golf courses here.  It is common practice around the world, especially at the private clubs.

Edited July 30, 2018 by bkk6060

[scubascuba3]

Wrong.
Tipping is generally accepted and in fact encouraged at golf courses here.  It is common practice around the world, especially at the private clubs.

Manic was talking about the gardener, security guard etc. As for caddies its more of a compulsory fee than a tip. I.e. even if they are dog shit, they should still get 200+ tip

[DrTuner]

9 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Tipping is generally accepted and in fact encouraged at golf courses here.  It is common practice around the world, especially at the private clubs.

Ah, yet another reason to avoid golf.

[scubascuba3]

Ah, yet another reason to avoid golf.

Yeah golf is best avoided in Thailand, main reason is compulsory caddy

[bkk6060]

40 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

Ah, yet another reason to avoid golf.

I really like playing golf here.

But certainly if a person cannot afford it, then best to stay home.

[bkk6060]

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

9 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Wrong.
Tipping is generally accepted and in fact encouraged at golf courses here.  It is common practice around the world, especially at the private clubs.

Manic was talking about the gardener, security guard etc. As for caddies its more of a compulsory fee than a tip. I.e. even if they are dog shit, they should still get 200+ tip

Sure, I was too.

I tip them all.  The guy that picks me up from my car and takes me to the first tee.

The people working in the locker room, etc.

I can well afford a few bucks it can make their day they work pretty hard in these places.

 

[The Deerhunter]

On 5/17/2018 at 9:12 AM, Bluespunk said:

Excuse me while I throw up. 

 

I have this allergic reaction to nationalistic chauvinism. 

Of course.  Thailand invented golf, didn't it?

[bkk6060]

11 minutes ago, The Deerhunter said:

Of course.  Thailand invented golf, didn't it?

No, but it has traced back to the Song Dynasty around the year 1000.

So, actually it appears the Chinese invented it.

So, there you go. ?

[scubascuba3]

No, but it has traced back to the Song Dynasty around the year 1000.
So, actually it appears the Chinese invented it.
So, there you go. [emoji846]

R&A "Stick and ball games have been around for many centuries, but golf as we know it today, played over 18 holes, clearly originated in Scotland."

My golf club has more history than USA

[bkk6060]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

R&A "Stick and ball games have been around for many centuries, but golf as we know it today, played over 18 holes, clearly originated in Scotland."

My golf club has more history than USA

Been playing for 50 years yes of course Scotland.

I went there 10 years ago played Carnoustie, St. Andrews, Turnberry.  A fantastic time fun to play links golf.

I loved the place but still cannot understand the language. ? 

[bkk6060]

Played at sunrise this morning.

My caddie was older, but this girl was mowing the grass.

Not a great photo she was pretty cute in person.

The Marshall told me she wants to be a caddie in the future.

She now makes 300 b a day for 10 hours.

Hope she gets the chance.

Edited August 1, 2018 by bkk6060

[BuckleUp]

Men have been paying for the company of pretty young women for thousands of years. Why is this even news?

 

Edited August 1, 2018 by BuckleUp

[overherebc]

On 5/17/2018 at 9:26 AM, RichardColeman said:

Maybe its just me, but if the wife'd let me I'd prefer a decent go-go girl for the night that a round of flaming golf ! Still each perv to their own I guess. Where's the whipped cream.

With General Klinkerhoffen's wet celery and flying helmet, don't forget the egg whisk. ?

[scubascuba3]

Played at sunrise this morning.
My caddie was older, but this girl was mowing the grass.
Not a great photo she was pretty cute in person.
The Marshall told me she wants to be a caddie in the future.
She now makes 300 b a day for 10 hours.
Hope she gets the chance.

I hope you tipped her

[car720]

On 5/17/2018 at 6:10 PM, SmartyMarty said:

Ahh yes golf......the game that ruins a good walk.

only if you are one of the lazy buggers sitting in a cart.  

[car720]

6 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

No, but it has traced back to the Song Dynasty around the year 1000.

So, actually it appears the Chinese invented it.

So, there you go. ?

yea but we all know that the Chinese invented everything.  Especially those of us who live in China.  

[Rhys]

..need a 6 and 9 iron ... or the 1 woodie?