cardinalblue Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 It is my understanding that for a particular hole usually a par 3, the one closest to the hole on the green would generate a set agreed upon amount (20, 40 baht whatever) to the caddie of that golfer. Does that winning golfer also gives that same amount as the other players to his caddie or just the other golfers pay his caddie? Does anyone know what is the more common practice? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachproperty Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 common practice for a "caddie hole"?...Played golf for over 50 years (competively in High School and University) AND even caddied when I was younger.....BUT have to say ...NEVER heard of a "caddie hole". Must be a Thai thing. Anyway if you wish to tip the caddie by making a bet with the other players that the winnings going to the caddie....up to you! Why not just agree with the other players what the parameters of the bet is ....Personally I would think the furthest from the hole should pay! Doesn't sound like a hole I want to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I always thought it was an arrangement after the 19th hole................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Usually it is money in the "pot" and all players contribute, the caddy of the player closest to the hole gets money. And yes, players initially agree on the hole and the amount. Just adds a little fun and a bonus for the winning caddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelapin Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 My experience is that the caddies of the 4 playing share the near pin tip. I couldn't work out why there was no excitement from my caddy one day and she eventually explained that they don't care who wins as they share it. Has happened several times since with our group and so we have stopped doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We play all par 3s this way but optional for each player before we start. If i'm in a group of low HC players my chances of bettering all of their shots onto a green is small, so in these cases i seldom win any for my caddie. Have never heard of sharing the pot, but it may be so. I'm not speaking Thai. We go for 20 baht each per hole. If all miss the green on the tee shot, then next shot closest wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryBird Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Op, if you are the closest ine, the other golfers give your caddie 20 baht, and you do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 My experience is that the caddies of the 4 playing share the near pin tip. I couldn't work out why there was no excitement from my caddy one day and she eventually explained that they don't care who wins as they share it. Has happened several times since with our group and so we have stopped doing it. Of course that would make sense here wouldn't it,they aren't as daft as they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerandDog Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Have been playing golf in Thailand since 2005, and I've never heard of this, or come across it. Have played in Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and this is a newbie for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajahnlau Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Have been playing golf in Thailand since 2005, and I've never heard of this, or come across it. Have played in Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and this is a newbie for me. You need to get out more with the "boys" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Never heard of caddie hole. Some of my west coast friends played "greenies". First on the green, closest to the hole, first one in the hole. So usually somebody got a piece of something. Had to laugh the day when me, the worst of the group holed out my second shot from the fairway on the par 4 for an eagle 2. My other friend holed out his third shot from the bunker for a birdie 3. The best golfer in our group, and an Ace in college, had hit the green in regulation 2, and easily two putted for his par 4. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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