Thanks to Jeff Silverman for capturing not only the essence but the spirit of this unique institution. Sankaty Head was my first Head Golf Professional Position. Norm Claxton and Doug Ellsworth were terrific gentlemen and role models who helped me grow and appreciate what they were doing there with the boys. We have visited several times since moving on and always enjoy interacting with the campers. I still carry a Kennedy half-dollar that I won in a nine-hole match with then caddiemaster, Greg Bennett. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Congratulations on the great article describing the difficult life of the caddy and the challenges they face particularly this day and age. I caddied for my daughter Kris Tschetter during the good old days when she first went out on tour in 1988. I showed up 6 to 8 times a year for 7-8 years and loved it. I was also her sponsor and her agent during that time. It was without a doubt one of the best times of my life and I really wish I could up the strength to get out and do it one more time. It took awhile for the regular caddies to accept old dad but after the great win party we threw in Springfield after our win in Minneapolis at the Northgate Classic I became one of the group and loved hanging out with them. I still check the TV during the LPGA tournements to see if I might get a glimpse of one of the old ones I knew back then that is still on the bag................Thanks again for the great article!
Remembrance Remembrance!! Caddied Seattle G&CC, late 40s, early 50s...started C then B then A Class. $2.50 single $4.00 double. Inspired by members, finished college. Lifetime player & lover of Game!
Tom Wilcox
PGA Master Professional
Director of Golf/General Manager
Quintero Golf & Country Club
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Dick Tschetter
Michael F. Ronan, Paso Robles CA
What fond memories--The Wianno Club in Osterville, MA, summer of 1944, thirty boys from the New Bedford, MA Boy's Club, army-style barracks, Portuguese cook, proctor, Ted Turner, the longtime Head Professional, liverwurst sandwiches every day (ugh), notables such as H. Donald Campbell, NYC banker, Natalie Kalmus of motion picture Technicolor fame, no carts--a wonderful summer, memories to last a lifetime.
Ernie Ward, Amelia Island, FL
As a former caddie, each of these letters made me smile, especially the words "$2.50 single, $4.00 double." We thought those were pretty good paydays.
Bob Carney
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