--- title: "Caddying: The Summer Job for College Golfers" description: Caddying is the ultimate summer job for college golfers. Being on the golf course and making tax-free dollars is hard to beat, not to mention networking. image: https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/boston_city_tour_caddy-195893-edited.jpg --- [![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png")](https://nextgengolf.org/) - [NCCGA](https://nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga/) - [City Tour](http://nextgengolf.org/city-tour) - [Blog](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [About Us](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Golf Jobs](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - Resources - [Golf Equipment Deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) # Where college students go for golf Subscribe NCCGA City Tour Industry Subscribe Enter a valid email address - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) - [All Topics](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/topics) - [New Posts](https://blog.nextgengolf.org) - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) # [Caddying: The Summer Job for College Golfers](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/caddying-summer-job-college-golfers) By [Nextgengolf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/author/nextgengolf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Caddying: The Summer Job for College Golfers](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/boston_city_tour_caddy-195893-edited.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf/caddying-summer-job-college-golfers) After nearly 10 years of caddying, I have been the beneficiary of some of the great perks that caddying has to offer. While there are many perks to the job, I have narrowed them down to four of the best: ## 1) Good Money For most caddies, money was the number one factor that pushed them towards the job. Some of my colleagues are retired, some have recently been laid off, and some are students that play college golf just like me. No matter the situation, we are all in need of money for one reason or another. While the pay differs from club to club, it is far greater than the average summer job. There are very few jobs that have as few qualifications as caddying does that offer comparable pay.[![Check out the Nextgengolf Job Board](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/525111/c9bd7bd6-8344-42c7-9508-72ea25d67f2e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/525111/c9bd7bd6-8344-42c7-9508-72ea25d67f2e) ## 2) Golf Networking “It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know.” This age-old adage is no lie, and I have quickly realized this through my work of caddying. To become a member at many of the elite private clubs across the country, one must have had an elite professional career. Caddying gives young college golfers an opportunity that is incomparable with most summer jobs, a chance to build relationships with elite professionals. Whether it’s giving life advice or professional assistance, most members are more than willing to help out a caddie that works hard. ## 3) Playing Free Golf, of Course While some caddies have never played a round of golf in their lives, most enjoy playing the game, at least occasionally. College golfers usually have a very limited budget, which restricts them from playing even nice public courses. As most private clubs are closed on Mondays, employees of the club, caddies included, are given the chance to play at the club. While members pay a small fortune to play the course, caddies have the great opportunity to play the elite course for free. It's one of the biggest perks accompanying most [golf jobs](http://www.nextgengolf.org/job-board). ## 4) Exercise on the Golf Course Walking a golf course is an exercise. Walking and jogging a golf course with two bags strapped to your back is an even more intense exercise. While the total distance walked depends on many factors, a typical caddy can walk anywhere from 5-10 miles per loop. 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