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New Caddies

Caddies interested in joining the program for the first time will first need to complete an application. The application can be obtained by contacting the Golf Shop or by logging onto the Minikahda Club website under “Employment.”

Applicants will then be required to conduct an interview with Caddie Coordinator, Michael Barrett. Applicants who qualify for the program will be required to attend the Spring Caddie Orientation on May 4th. Following orientation each Caddie must attend an on-course training which will be conducted with the Caddie Coordinator, Golf Professionals, and a members from Minikahda . .

Finally, before you are able to set your schedule and begin caddying on your own, the Caddie Coordinator will assign you a shadow loop with an Honor Caddie. Once these series of steps are met you are now ready to be a caddie at The Minikahda Club.

Carrying someone’s clubs and assisting them around the course is an important part of the game of golf and a rewarding job. The money is excellent, you develop interpersonal skills and work outdoors. Caddying gives you an opportunity to meet successful and influential people and to potentially qualify for a college scholarship.

Caddying is part of golf ’s heritage, “the way golf was meant to be played,” and part of its future. It is also a great way to learn the game of golf. Caddying is an investment for the future of golf and also an investment for the future of young men and women.

History

The Minikahda Club has a long and colorful history dating back to 1898, when the key founding fathers, C.T. Jaffray, a powerful and respected financial figure in Minneapolis, Martin Koon, William Edgar, Walter Tiffany and Harry Thayer started the club. The name Minikahda comes from the Sioux, a combination of two Indian words meaning "by the side of the water." The club logo in fact, depicts an Indian shield, similar to the original artifact framed in the clubhouse.

By April of 1899 the full complement of 600 members (350 men and 250 women) was secured with a waiting list of 50. On July 15, 1899, Judge Koon, Club president, with suitable ceremony drove the first ball off the first tee. The original Membership fee was of $20 for men and $10 for women.

The club's first golf professional, Willie Watson, who designed nearby Interlachen Country Club, along with Robert Foulis laid out the original nine-hole course, with the first shot being struck in the summer of 1899. Seven years later, the board approved plans to purchase additional property for an 18-hole layout. Foulis, Robert Taylor and Jaffray, who served on the Executive Committee of the United States Golf Association, created the new course, which opened in 1907. Renowned course architect Thomas Bendelow was brought in a year later to propose some minor adjustments to the course.

It should be noted that not replacing divots is not something that was tolerated back in the day, as the Board of Governors in 1916 instituted a policy that players would be suspended for two weeks for failure to replace divots.

The USGA made its first stop to Minikahda back in 1916, as amateur Charles "Chick" Evans captured the U.S. Open. What was even more amazing, is that Evans carded a two-over-par 286 to defeat Jock Hutchison by two shots, using only seven clubs. That's right, seven wooden-shafted sticks enabled Evans to post a score that would last for 20 years. During the final round, Evans gambled at the par-five 12th, going for the green in two. It turned out to be quite successful, as he two-putted for birdie and eventually the win .

With that record score in mind, the membership of Minikahda felt that the course needed a facelift to keep up with the changing times of golf, never realizing that Evans' total would remain intact for two decades. Despite the thoughts of the Club, the U.S. Open players struggled for the week, averaging 76.28 for the championship with only five rounds under par, the best, a three- under 68 on the final day by Hutchison.

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Welcome to The Minikahda Club. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the rules, regulations and benefits of the Caddie Program. We will outline our philosophy and hopefully, answer any questions you may have concerning your job as a Caddie at The Minikahda Club.

You should realize that The Minikahda Club is different than most private clubs in that its members are dedicated to and insist on caddies being far more important than carts. Carts are used sparingly here and as a result, our need for a large caddie force will always be there.

While golf is a game, caddying is a job. You are being paid to perform a service. For many of you, this will be your first job, so we ask that you read this manual carefully and share it with your parents.

Remember to follow our guidelines. We welcome you to the ranks of the caddies at The Minikahda Club.

• Established in 1898

• Designed by Donald Ross

• 1916 U.S. Open

• 1927 U.S. Amateur

• 1957 Walker Cup

• 1988 U.S. Women’s Amateur

• 1998 Curtis Cup

• 2017 U.S. Senior Amateur

History of The Minikahda Club

• 6-time host of the Trans-Mississippi Amateur

Evans Caddie

More than 900 outstanding young men and women are currently attending college as Evans Scholars. Nearly two-thirds maintain a B average or better… Since the first two Evans Scholars enrolled in 1930, nearly 6,000 Scholars have graduated from college. The Evans Scholarship graduation rate is 90 percent compared to a 50 percent national average Evans Scholars alumni continue to increase their own contributions and cumulative support is now over $9 million. Minikahda currently has 5 Evans Scholars at the University of Minnesota.

Each scholarship includes full tuition and housing and there is no limit as to how many each Club may receive. So, if you are to eventually receive an Evans Scholarship, you must get good grades. Start now and study hard.

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

• Be in the upper 25% of his/her high school

• Require financial assistance to enter college

• Caddie at least 2 years and recommended by The Minikahda Club

• Have outstanding caddie record and strong moral character

2024 Minikahda

Evans Scholar Recipients

University of Minnesota Class of 2029

Ashley Akoussan

Tania Cruz-Brun

Anna Krenn

William Swenson

www.wgaesf.com

The Roll of a Caddie

The primary objective of every Caddie Program is to provide a service to the members and their guests. Many golfers view their Caddie as simply, bag totters. We believe that our members appreciate and expect far more from our Caddies. For starters, they have entrusted their equipment to your care for the round. They will also expect you to replace divots, rake bunkers and clean their golf ball while on the green. The Caddie is expected to watch, find and get to the player’s ball, BEFORE THE PLAYER DOES. You will be expected to provide accurate yardage for your player and to handle flagstick duties.

Whatever the relationship may be, the member or guest will spend four hours with his/her Caddie. Along with caddie skills, he has every right to expect your complete attention and concentration. All of these require training and advanced preparation.

Rules & Regulations

Caddying is a great opportunity for you to earn money and have an active and rewarding summer. As a Minikahda Caddie, you are a member of an organization and as such, you have a responsibility to each of its members, your fellow caddies, and to The Minikahda Club. With that thought in mind, the following rules and regulations have been imposed and will be strictly enforced.

LOITERING: We do not want you or your friends on Club property if you do not intend to work.

VANDALISM-DESTRUCTION: Anyone damaging Club property will be told to leave the premises and not be able to return.

DRUGS-ALCOHOL: Caddies are prohibited from using, giving, or selling drugs, alcohol, or any illegal substances.

SMOKING: Caddies are not permitted to smoke while on The Minikahda Club’s property, except at the caddie shack.

LANGUAGE: Always use appropriate language. We expect you to be aware of where you are and what you say.

APPEARANCE: Hair must be clean and neat as well as your clothing. You must remember you are representing the Club to all its members and their guests. We expect you to be at your best.

OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS: Caddies are never allowed in the main Club House, pool area or Locker Rooms. If you need something from these areas, ask the Caddie Coordinator or a Golf Staff member for assistance.

STEALING: Anyone caught stealing will immediately be asked to leave the premises and not allowed to return. Size or amount of theft is not considered. Stealing is stealing and no exceptions or second chances will be given.

ENTERING AND LEAVING: All Caddies are to enter and leave the Club through the front driveway to the parking lot. You are not allowed on the course unless you are working. PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT THE CLUB 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR TEE TIME.

TIPPING: Tipping at Minikahda is not required. Any caddie questioning his player concerning his/ her tip is in danger of suspension. Remember, the player is not obligated to tip you and the amount of the tip is solely up to him/her.

DRESS CODE: Bottoms (shorts/pants) are to be khaki; tops are white and collared.

• Cargo style pants or shorts may not be worn.

• Caddie Bib

• No Denim! Khaki color only.

• Hats worn forward.

• Caddie badge on front of hat (wear on right side)

PARKING: Caddies should park at the paddle tennis building.

Caddie Requirements

The following is expected of all caddies if accepted into the Program:

ALL Caddies must attend CADDIE ORIENTATION SESSIONS. These sessions are given regularly each spring. This is our way of helping you to improve prior to your first loop.

New Caddies to the program must shadow an honor rated caddie prior to being able to schedule loops on their own.

The Club provides a BIKE RACK for you. Since the Club will not be responsible for lost or stolen bikes, you should bring a lock for your bike and use it each time.

TRIAL PERIODS

New Caddies are on a 30-day trial period. Your performance during this time will be evaluated and you will be informed as to whether you will be allowed to continue.

Promotional Factors

Length of Service - The longer you Caddie the more you should learn. If you watch what the best Caddies do and are attentive, you can learn more about golf and how to become a better Caddie.

Number of Rounds Caddied - You will learn what is expected from you more quickly, the more you Caddie , the more you will become recognized by members and fellow Caddies.

Attendance - A regular attendance record helps the staff and makes you more of a regular team member. The Caddie Program is based on caddies who participate on a frequent basis. These are caddies that can be counted on.

Rating by Members and Guests - As you understand the game and Caddie on a regular basis, you will understand what is expected of better Caddies. The rating cards turned into the Outside Operations Manager are strong indications of a Caddie's abilities and ranking.

Conforming to Caddie Rules - Those not conforming to Caddie rules will not be considered for promotion. In many instances, Caddies may be demoted or suspended for rules violation.

Attitude - This is a very important trait to both the player and the staff. A caddie can advance quickly with a positive attitude and very good evaluations.

Cooperation with the Staff - By cooperating with the staff, a caddie learns the team concept. It is the staff’s desire to provide all the tools, information, assignments, and training to the individual caddies for each to succeed and become a better caddie. If the Caddie works with the staff, he/she should be given all the training to move to the next level.

DOUBLE CADDYING

The Caddie Coordinator will determine when you are qualified to Caddie double. This is an honor and privilege to attain this status, as you will make more money! Work hard each time out so you can keep this status. You must have the physical strength to effectively carry two bags. You must be receiving “Excellent” ratings from previous loops on a consistent basis.

Mandatory Caddie Times

Mandatory Walking and Caddie Hours. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, all players must walk the golf course and, subject to availability, take a caddie:

1. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays before 1:00 p.m., and

2. Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Provided that during such times (A) one may take a golf cart if the player is age 65 or over, the player has a material physical/medical reason, or the temperature is 90 degrees or above, and (B) the requirement to take a caddie does not apply to junior golfers or Associate members under age 35

Caddie Rates

Honor Caddie = $90 + $20 recommended minimum tip

A Caddie = $70 + $15 recommended minimum tip

B Caddie = $50 + $10 recommended minimum tip

Forecaddie = $50 + $10 recommended minimum tip (threesome or foursome)

10 Rules of a Caddie

1. Learn the game of golf and how each of the 14 clubs are used.

2. Know where your player’s golf ball is at all times, mark its position.

3. Replace all divots.

4. Rake all bunkers.

5. Stay ahead or even with your player, but never behind.

6. Be extremely careful around the putting green, never stand in any player’s line of putt.

7. Learn the yardages of each hole, especially where the 150 yard markers are.

8. Handle all player’s clubs and bag like it was your own. Never swing the player’s clubs.

9. Never touch a golf ball while it is in play.

10. Always keep quiet, hustle and if you do not know what to do - please ask.

Prior to Your Round

1. When you are assigned to caddie, you will receive an email and a text. You then need to confirm on ForeCaddie that you will be there. Because players and groups can change and cancel, you should check Caddie Foretees each evening at 9 p.m., in the morning at 7 a.m., to make sure your group is still playing. It is highly recommended that you check the schedule page throughout the day, as changes occur. You need to be at the first tee 15 minutes prior to your assigned time.

2. Pick up your caddie towel at the Caddie Shack , and your player’s bag from the first tee 15 MINUTES BEFORE your golfer tees off.

3. COUNT THE CLUBS. Count the clubs in the bag before you start. Players are allowed to carry a maximum of 14 clubs. If there are more or less than 14 clubs in the bag, politely notify your player prior to the start of their round.

4. WET the end of the towel and use it to clean your player’s ball and clubs. NEVER RETURN A CLUB TO THE BAG DIRTY!!! There are caddie water buckets located on the first tee and other locations on the golf course.

5. Learn how to pronounce your player’s name. If you are having difficulty, ask your caddie manager. When the player approaches, introduce yourself by stating: “Hello Mr./Mrs. Smith, my name is John Doe and I will be your caddie today.” Make sure to smile and be enthusiastic!

6. Your player may want to go to the practice tee or green before starting the round. Be available to assist your player. If they approach you walking from the putting green, walk to them and offer to assist them with their golf bag.

During the Round

1. Walk ahead or alongside the player; do not lag behind. Walk with your hand over the clubs or a towel woven between the clubs so they do not rattle. Be attentive of where you are walking and where the group’s golf balls are.

2. When proceeding off the tee, move quickly to your player’s ball, but do not go beyond the farthest ball from the green. If it is not your player’s ball, stand away from the player hitting.

3. As you approach your ball, find the closest yardage marker and walk off the yardage to the hole. You will either be adding or subtracting yardages depending upon the location of the yardage marker in relation to the ball. Yardage markers are to the center of the green. Inform your player of the yardage. This should be the only time you volunteer information. As you gain more experience, you might also want to inform your player about the wind direction and flagstick location.

4. When arriving at the ball, check to see if it is your player’s. If you cannot identify it as your player’s, DO NOT TOUCH IT. Let the player identify it. Bring the bag up directly to the ball and stand to the right of the ball (left if caddying for a left-handed player) and one pace back. Place the bag on the ground with the clubs face up and wait for the player to select a club. Once your player has chosen a club, step away a couple of paces. Carefully watch the flight of your player’s ball and note its position. CAUTION: If your player is playing through trees, stand where you will not be hit by the ball but can still watch its flight.

5. After your player has hit and if a divot was made, replace the divot quickly. Run to the divot and replace it in its original position. Place it in the hole with the roots facing down. Step down on the divot twice to make sure it is replaced properly. When your player hands you the club, clean it thoroughly. Place the club in the proper order in the bag. SUGGESTIONS: You can clean the club while you are walking to the next shot. Hand your player the putter if the shot landed on the green. Players should never have to ask for their putter.

Around the Putting Green

The putting green is probably the most important area on the course. You should be especially careful when performing your duties here.

1. Hand your player the putter as soon as the ball is on the putting green.

2. If your player is first to land on the green, it is your responsibility to attend to the flagstick. Place your bag down on the ground nearest to the next teeing area and bring your towel with you back to your player. Offer to wash the golf ball and then proceed to the flagstick. WARNING: Never lay your bag down on the fringe or putting green. Also, never run or jump on the putting green.

3. If you are not attending the flagstick, stand off the putting green in an area that is not in anyone’s line of putt. The line of putt is an imaginary line that extends from the player’s ball to the hole. . Keep quiet. Never stand behind the hole or the player when he/she is putting.

4. If time permits and you know how, fix any ball marks you see on the green. Be sure not to distract anyone while they are putting.

Attending the Flagstick

1. Learn to judge which ball is furthest from the hole. This player putts first.

2. When walking on the putting green, be careful not to step in anyone’s line of putt. The line of putt extends from the ball to the hole. Be aware of the positions of all the balls.

3. When you get to the flagstick, make sure it is not stuck in the hole by twisting it. Ask the farthestaway player if they would like the flagstick out, in, or attended.

4. If the player does not want you to leave the flagstick in or attend, remove it carefully and move to the edge of the green away from the line of putt.

Attending the Flagstick (cont.)

5. If the player wants you to tend the flagstick, stand so your feet are at least two feet from the hole and your shadow does not cross the player’s line of putt. If you can reach the flag atop the stick, hold it so the flag does not blow in the wind. Make sure your feet are together and pointing toward the player for whom you are attending the flagstick. WARNING: Be sure not to step or stand on or near the hole; it can cause damage to the hole.

6. Once the player strikes the ball, remove the flagstick carefully from the hole. Move to a side of the putting green, being careful not to step in anyone’s line of putt. Keep quiet. You may have to attend the flagstick for more than one player, so be prepared. If you are not sure, just ask.

7. After all the players have holed out, return the flagstick to the hole. Be careful not to hit the edge of the hole with the bottom of the flagstick. This causes damage to the hole. Quickly move off the green and meet your player at the next teeing ground. Once you get to know the course and your player, you should have his or her driver ready to exchange for the putter.

How to Repair a Ball Mark

Unless ball marks are promptly repaired, it may take two weeks for the surface to heal. A pronged repair tool , available at any golf shop, is the best tool for the job, but using a tee or penknife is preferable to doing nothing.

Insert the tool into the turf behind the mark, on the high side. Do not insert it in the middle of the depression. Bring the back edge, and then the sides, together with a gentle motion; do not lift the center. Smooth the surface by tapping it with your putter or foot.

You will be shown during your orientation.

Bunkers

When your player’s ball lands in a bunker there are special duties that need to be performed.

1. Stand outside the bunker as your player is making the shot.

2. After your player has completed the shot, take the club and lay it on the bag that you have placed on the ground outside the bunker. WARNING: Never bring the golf bag into the bunker.

3. Enter the bunker at the same spot your player did. Try to enter at the lowest point of the bunker so as not to damage the lip. Smooth the footprints and ball mark by using the rake located somewhere near the bunker. If a rake is not available, use your shoe to smooth the sand. Be sure not to disturb the other players as you are raking the bunker. Ask your caddie manager where rakes are placed around the bunker (inside or outside). Replace the rake in that spot.

4. Pick up the bag and club and move quickly to your player’s next shot. Again, you can clean the club as you walk to the next shot.

5. If your player is in a green side bunker, hand the putter to your player if the shot landed on the green, before raking the bunker. If the shot did not land on the green, stay with your player until the ball lies on the green. Then proceed back to the bunker to rake.

Penalty Areas and Out of Bounds

1. If your player hits a ball toward a penalty area or out of bounds, watch it extremely carefully to determine where and if the ball entered the penalty area or went out of bounds.

2. Inform your player immediately if you can determine that the ball is in the penalty area or out of bounds. Your player may have to replay the shot.

3. If you are uncertain if the ball is out of bounds, signal to your player to hit another ball from his or her current position. This second shot is called a provisional. When in doubt, call it out.

Forecaddie Hand Signals

1. Out of bounds - point in the direction the ball went out.

2. An errant shot that you can locate but not in the fairway - safe signal

3. When a ball lies in the fairway – touchdown signal.

4. When the ball lands in a water hazard - point toward the ground

5. When ball comes to rest in a bunker - make a raking motion close to the ground.

6. When you do not see the ball – take hat off and wave the hat above your head.

7. If the group ahead is still in the fairway - hold up both hands in a stop signal.

8. When the group is clear - wave one arm for your players to come on through.

Other Things to Consider While on the Golf Course

• HELP other caddies try to remember where their player’s ball went.

• TO protect the clubs finish, keep the head covers on at ALL TIMES. ( you are responsible for lost head covers)

• BE prepared to tell your player the yardage when he asks. Never select a club for him, let him tell you which club he wants.

• BE careful not to step in your players’ intended line of play. You could be hit with the ball.

• STOP whatever you are doing and be quiet when the players are preparing to hit. Never move when anyone is playing a shot.

• NEVER lean or sit on the golf bag or clubs. You might bend or snap the shaft of a club.

USGA Rules that Pertain to Caddies

Under USGA’s Rules of Golf, a caddie is defined as one who carries or handles a player’s clubs during play and otherwise assists the player in accordance with the Rules of Golf. When one caddie is employed by more than one player, the caddie is always deemed to be the caddie of the player whose ball is involved. A forecaddie is one who is employed by the Committee to indicate to players the position of balls during play. A forecaddie is an outside agency (anything that is not part of the match or competitors side).

Advice to a Player or Their Partner

Rule 10-2

During a stipulated round, you must not: Give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course; or. ask anyone for advice from anyone other your caddie; touch another player's equipment to learn information that would be advice if given by or asked of the other player.

A player must not make a stroke While getting physical help from his or her caddie or any other person, or With his or her caddie or any other person or object deliberately positioned to give protection from sunlight, rain, wind or other elements.

Bending or Removing Growing Objects

Rule 8-1

Except in making a stance or taking a swing, your player is not allowed to improve the lie, area of intended swing or line of play by bending, moving, or breaking anything fixed or growing. This means a caddie must never break off even so much as a blade of grass from around the ball. Moreover, you cannot hold back a tree branch to assist your player in making a stroke, as that would be “bending something growing.”

USGA Rules that Pertain to Caddies

Prompt Pace of Play

Rule 5.6

Players should recognize that their pace of play affects others and they should play promptly throughout the round A player should make a stroke in no more than 40 seconds (and usually in less time) after the player is able to play without interference or distraction.

Caddies

Rule 10.3

A caddie is not allowed to stand on a line behind the player while their player is taking your stance and until your stroke is made.

Touching the Golf Ball

Rule 14.1b

Your caddie may lift and replace the player’s ball on the putting green without the player’s specific authorization to do so.

Bunkers

Rule 12

The player is allowed to touch or move loose impediments in a bunker and in and is generally allowed to touch the sand with a hand or club.

Putting with Flagstick

Rule 13.2

There is no longer a penalty if a ball played from the putting green hits a flagstick left in the hole. Players can now putt with the flagstick still in the hole.

Rule 17 - Penalty Areas (excluding bunkers)

A player is allowed to touch or move loose impediments and touch the ground with hand or club (such as grounding the club right behind the ball) for any reason.

Touching Line of Putt

There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green.

After the Round

• Count, Clean, and Organize Ensure your players bag is left in the same manner it started in.

• Be sure to recount the clubs to be sure that no clubs or head covers have been lost, and check that all clubs are clean.

• Thank your player and ask where they would like their clubs placed (most players store their clubs in the bag room).

• Bring the clubs back down near the bag room and place them at the end of the caddie rack nearest the door.

• Return your towel to the towel bin.

Other Caddie Information

• CADDIE ROOM is provided for you when you are not working or are finished with your round. It will be open Tuesday-Sunday. PLEASE KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN!

• A Refrigerator and Microwave are available inside the caddie shack for your use.

• 10th Tee House Caddies may enter the 10th Tee House only if invited by a member. Members may choose to purchase snacks for caddies from the house but are not required to or expected to. Please be prepared with your own snacks from home.

• MOST important to know you can only get out of a job what you put into it. Enjoy yourself and the game of golf while you earn money.

• CADDIE PHONE The Caddie Coordinator can be reached at 612-220-1290

• CELL PHONES are NOT to be used on the golf course!!

Caddie Benefits at The Minikahda Club

MONDAY PLAY

Caddies in good standing will be given the opportunity to play the course on certain Mondays after 1:00 PM. You are not allowed to bring guests. Sign up directly with the Caddie Coordinator.

PAY PROCEDURES

All caddies are paid through cash or Venmo. You are responsible to create an account. If you do not have a bank account please connect it to a parents account.

RANGE FINDER PRICING

The Golf Shop provides caddies with special pricing on Laser Rangefinders. Each product is marked up 10% which is significantly lower than retail stores.