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In the past being a caddie was the fastest way to learn the
game of golf. Many caddies went on to become pros
themselves after spending their youth on the local links.
They learned what a good golf swing was and what 1913
a caddie by the name of Francis Oimet won the US open
defeating Harry Vardon and Ted Ray two world famous
and accomplished golf pros. When interview by the press
he readily stated that the secret of this success was being
a caddie for several good golfers who showed him the
ropes. He developed his good golf swing and list of
putting tips from his clients. Almost all of his golf
instruction he learned as a caddie.

Apparently the first golf cart was invented in 1940 and
ever since the caddie was doomed. Golf carts are now
everywhere and come in electric and gas versions.
However golf carts do a lousy job of giving golf swing
tips or putting tips to the golfers they serve. They also do
a poor job of providing course advice as well.
Occasionally you will see a few players pulling their own
carts on the courses in an effort to get the exercise
benefit that once accompanied the game. However most
of us cannot remember when we saw the last caddie
following walking golfers. Sadly golf has lost much of its
character now that caddies no longer ply their trade on
the local golf courses.



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