Related questions

Q.Where does the word 'caddy' used to describe a person who carries a golfer's bag come from?

A.The term caddy comes from a 1730s Edinburgh letter which mentioned "Cawdys, a very useful Black-Guard, who attend publick places to go at errands".

Q.Did Vijay Singh, the golfer, ever have any jobs outside golf or reside in Edinburgh?

A.Yes, golfer Vijay Singh did indeed work as a bouncer in an Edinburgh nightclub from 10pm to 4am. His first job in golf earned him $1 a round as a caddie.

Q.Why dont professional golfers wear shorts when they play golf but their caddies do

A.The PGA tour rules require golfers to wear long trousers and not shorts as part of golf's heritage and etiquette. Caddies are allowed to wear shorts.

Q.Who was the first black man to play augusta masters?

A.American, Lee Elder, was the first black golfer to compete in the US Masters, in 1975. Amazingly, Augusta Golf Club was a white-only club until 1990.

Q.Which year were golfers allowed 2 have they're own caddies at the Masters

A.Players at the US Masters were first allowed to use their own caddies in 1983. Before that they had to use Augusta National Golf Club caddies.