List of Caddie Hall of Fame inductees

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The Caddie Hall of Fame recognizes professional golf caddies, others who caddied in their youth and those who support the profession. It was originally created by the Professional Caddies Association in 1999 but has been administered by the Western Golf Association since 2011. [1]

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2017 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliation Beverly Country Club Awards and other induction citations
Eddie Barr [2] Caddie ManagerThe Beverly Country ClubFounded a caddie program that has produced more than 320 Evans Scholars as caddie manager at Beverly from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s.
Joe Barreiro [3] Caddie ManagerSleepy Hollow Country ClubServed as a long time caddie manager from 1972 to 2017. During that time he mentored thousands of adult and youth caddies.
Jim "Bones" Mackay [4] CaddiePGA TOURLong time caddie of Phil Mickelson.

2016 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Thomas Friedman [5] CaddieBrookview, Rolling Green, HazeltineKnown for his work with the New York Times and winning the Pulitzer Prize three times, he also caddied in Minnesota at Brookview, Rolling Green and Hazeltine.
Andy Martinez [6] CaddiePGA TOURLong time PGA caddie who has worked with Johnny Miller for 12 years and Tom Lehman for 23 years.
Johnny Miller [7] CaddiePGA TOURA professional golfer who caddied in his youth, beginning at the age of 12, to earn his own money.

2015 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliation Sunset Ridge Country Club Awards and other induction citations
Tony Battistelo [8] Caddie ManagerSunset Ridge Country ClubHelped establish caddie program as the long time manager at Sunset Ridge. Mentored countless youth caddies.
Murray Brothers [9] CaddieIndian Hill ClubThe comedy film Caddyshack was partially based on the experiences of Bill Murray and his five brothers, Andy, Brian, Ed, Joel and John. That film brought attention to the profession.
Greg Kunkel [10] Caddie ManagerSunset Ridge Country ClubLongtime manager at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, Illinois. Helped build club's nationally renowned caddie program and mentored thousands of caddies, many of whom went on to become Evans Scholars.

2014 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Mike Keiser [11] Caddie/ManagerBandon Dunes Golf ResortFormer caddie at East Aurora Country Club, WGA Director, and founder and owner of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Steve Williams [11] CaddiePGA TOURCaddied for Tiger Woods and Adam Scott from 1999–2014. During that time, Woods won 14 major championships and Scott won one also.

2013 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
George Holland [12] Caddie/MentorWashington State Golf AssociationFormer caddie at Everett Country Club near Seattle, Washington, WGA Director and past president of the Washington State Golf Association.
Mike Kiely [13] Caddie/ManagerCanterbury Golf Club in Cleveland, Ohio Caddy Master and teaching member of the Professional Golfers Association for over 50 years. Member of both the Ohio and NOGA Halls of Fame.
Mayno Luetkehans [14] Caddie/mentorGlen Oak Country ClubCaddie manager at Glen Oak Country Club for 38 years, Mayno mentored hundreds of young people, many of whom went on to become Evans Scholars or members of the club themselves.
Jack Nicklaus [15] GolferPGA TOURNicknamed "The Golden Bear." Won a record 18 major championships. Caddied for his father Charlie.

2012 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Tom Watson [16] GolferPGA TOUREight-time major champion. 70 professional wins. Longtime caddie was 2003 inductee Bruce Edwards.

2011 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Dennis M. Cone [17] [18] Caddie/mentorFounder/CEO of the PCA (Professional Caddies Association) WorldwideRecipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award" Co-author of Think Like a Caddie, Play like a Pro & Mastering Golf's Toughest Shots
Jack Smith [13] Caddie/coachJames A. Haley Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, FloridaCoached, and caddied for multiple inpatients and outpatients in rehabilitation through the VA hospital's golf program

2010 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Laura A Cone [13] CaddieCo-founder of the Professional Caddies Association (PCA)Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Award"; Trustee PCA Foundation; Contributing writer for Think Like a Caddie, Play Like a Pro
Fred Corcoran . [13] Caddie/mentor World Golf Hall of Fame Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Mr. Golf & Golf Hall of Fame inductee; Member of golf's pioneers, helped found the LPGA, the World Cup, and the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA); One of golf's first agents
David Fay [18] Caddie Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award'; Joined the Tuxedo Club at age 11 as a way to earn money; Member of the United States Golf Association (USGA)
Roger Martinez [19] CaddieProfessional Golfers AssociationWorked for Sarzen, Hogan, and most notably Jack Nicklaus both on and off the course
Sonny Meike [13] Caddie/manager
(master)
Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, Illinois A master of assigning the right caddie for the job; "An incredible 'match-maker'"
Chris Sullivan [13] Caddie/mentorOld Memorial Golf Club in Tampa, Florida Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Started caddying at age 12 at a nearby country club for $4 a bag; Founded the Outback Steakhouse

2009 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Oscar Bunn [13] CaddieShinnecock Hills Golf Club (SHGC) in Southampton, New YorkRecipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Shinnecock Indian caddie at SHGC upon its opening; First Native American to play in the U.S. Open held at SHGC in 1896
Tom Dreesen [18] CaddieRavisloe Country Club in Homewood, Illinois Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Comedian-Golfs Global Caddie Ambassador; Learned life skills from looping; Advocate for 2011 Caddie Hall of Fame in Golf, Illinois.
George Lucas
"Gorgus" [13]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCreating yardage books for 32 years; Credited for his detailed bibles of champion golf courses
Joe McCourt [13] Caddie/coachUS Blind Golfers Association (former president)Co-winners of the 2009 Blind Golfers Association National Championship
Harvey Penick [13] Caddie Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Caddie at age 8; Master PGA Professional; Author of the Little Red Book
William J. Powell [13] CaddieClearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; First African American to design, build, own, and operate a golf course anywhere in the world
John Shippen [13] Caddie Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; First African American golfer to play in the U.S. Open in 1896; went on to play four more U.S. Opens: 1899, 1900, 1902, and 1913
Jim Tanner
"JT" [13]
Caddie/manager
(over 50 years)
Pawtucket Country Club in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Mentored hundreds of young people—many becoming members of the club themselves
Jim Warters and
Jackie Warters [13]
Caddie/mentorProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award; Golf writer and member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA)

2008 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Elijah Brown [13] CaddieSeminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida "Brown's character and commitment to golf is a model for all"
James V. Burgess, Jr. [13] Caddie/mentorProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Mentor, lawyer, former Mayor; Served as mediator for the 10th Judicial District Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Charlie DeLucca [13] CaddieDade Amateur Golf AssociationRecipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; "The Godfather of South Florida Golf"
Carl Eisenbrei
"Uncle Carl" [13]
Caddie
(59 years)
Congress Lake Club in Hartville, Ohio "Carl is a true gentleman and bible scholar"
Max Elbin [13] Caddie/mentor Burning Tree Club in Bethesda, Maryland Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Professional Golfers Association (president from 1966-1968)
Tom Gorman [13] Caddie/manager
(47 years)
Beverly Country Club in Chicago, Illinois Work as a caddie/manager influencing teenagers for 47 years at Beverly Country Club
Percy Hall and
Jackie Hall [13]
Caddie/coachProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; Their advice as parents to deaf golfer Kevin Hall, PGA Tour card holder: "Get out there, get the experience, do what people do, Win!"
Jack Lucas [13] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; "Lessons he learned on the golf course continue to apply"
John Reynolds [13] Caddie/mentorProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Vice President, Club Car, Global Business Development
William Thomas
"Bill" [13]
Caddie
(69 years)
Wee Burn Golf Club in Darien, Connecticut "To members and the profession he is truly a diamond in the ruff. His dedication to Wee Burn is unfaltering"
Arthur Bucky Walters [13] Caddie The First Tee Father and caddie for Dennis Walters; Expert shot maker; A true professional

2007 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Lance Barrow [13] Caddie
(retired)
CBS Sports Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Supported caddies and the game by bringing excellence in broadcasting of the game, around the world
Rick Schad [13] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award; Known for his creative graphic art; True to the game and to helping kids learn through the game of golf
Frank Selva [13] Caddie/managerRace Brook Country Club in Orange, Connecticut Started as a Caddie to become a caddie/manager and coach for the Special Olympics

2006 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Michael Cohen [13] CaddieProfessional Caddies Association (PCA)Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; Supporter of the PCA
Douglass Ellsworth [20] Caddie/coachSankaty Head Caddy Camp in Siasconset, Massachusetts Director at the Sankaty Head Caddy Camp, on Nantucket Island—the last remaining caddie camp in the United States
Michael Hartman
"Mike" [20]
CaddieProfessional Caddies Association (PCA)Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; Diligently assisted the PCA for more than 15 years
Bradley S. Klein [19] CaddieProfessional Golfers AssociationIndustry leader Klein was the architecture editor for Golfweek and founding editor of SuperNews!
Gerry W. Barousse, Jr. [20] Caddie/coach
(21 years)
US Blind Golfers AssociationRecipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; Caddie coach for blind Golfer and US Blind Golfers Association National Champion, Pat W. Browne
Walter Pritchett
"Cricket" [19]
Caddie Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia PGA Tour Club caddie with 4 wins; Fondest experience happened in 1971 when he won the Masters with Charles Coody
Willie Stokes
"Pappy" [19] [21] [22]
CaddieAugusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia"The Grandfather of Caddies" at Augusta National Golf Club; Only caddie to have worked with 4 different Masters Champions with 5 combined wins in, 1938, 1948, 1951, 1953, and 1956
Kevin J. Sullivan [20] Caddie
(14 years)
US Blind Golfers AssociationRecipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; Worked 14 years with Bill McMahon, a player in the Blind Golfers Association

2005 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Van Costa [23] Caddie Professional Golfers Association Caddie for the PGA Tour & the LPGA Tour; Successful business man and author
Oscar Goings [23] Caddie/manager
(50 years)
Winchester Golf Club in Winchester, Massachusetts Recipient of the "Caddie/Manager Award"; Caddie/manager at the Winchester Golf Club
Tom Morris
"Old Tom Morris" [18] [24]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Open champion 1861, 1862, 1864, and 1867
Willie Park [24] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Won the first Open; Went on to win in 1863, 1866, and 1875
Gene Sarazen [18] Caddie World Golf Hall of Fame InducteeEight-time major champion; Started career as a caddie; "owed much to the game of golf"
William J Survilla [25] Caddie/manager
(30 years)
Oak Park Country Club in River Grove, Illinois Mentored 10,000 kids during his tenure at the club

2004 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Bruce Edwards [18] [26] Caddie Professional Golfers Association Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Tom Watson
Terry McNamara [26] Caddie Ladies Professional Golf Association Long time caddie for Annika Sorenstam
Fanny Sunesson [18] [26] CaddieProfessional Golfers AssociationLong time caddie for Nick Faldo

2003 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Don Bobillo [26] Caddie/managerAmerican Golf AssociationVolunteer caddie/manager at the Phoenix Open; Named 1994 "Volunteer of the Year" by the American Golf Association
Andrew Butley
"The Rooney" [26]
CaddieTremore Golf Club Tramore, Ireland Caddie and teacher at Tremore Golf Club
Leonard Ciccone
"Lenny" [27]
Caddie
(65 years)
Montclair Country Club in West Orange, New Jersey Caddie for Yogi Berra in 1988
Andrew Dickson [26] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationThe first named caddie (1681); Club maker in Edinburgh, Scotland
Carl S. Laib [27] Caddie Ladies Professional Golf Association Caddie for Patty Sheehan; Has 28 wins, including 7 majors; College golf coach
Saverio Macaluso
"Mac" [26]
CaddieOakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania2nd oldest living caddie—started caddying at the club when he was 8-years-old
Pete McCann [27] Caddie
(45 years)
Alpine Country Club in Demarest, New Jersey Recently retired after 45 years of caddie service
Willie McRea [26] CaddiePinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina Worked on tours for both the PGA and the LPGA
James Pernice [26] Caddie Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania Worked 7 U.S. Opens; Caddie for Sam Snead and Bobby Jones
Charlie Winton [26] CaddieGleneagles Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland Caddies and teaches youngsters ages 12–16
Jerry Woodard
"Woody" [26]
Caddie
(30 years)
Ladies Professional Golf Association20 wins including 6 Majors

2002 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Gary Chapman [28] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; Award-winning country singer and PCA contributor.
Jerry Darden
"Dee" [28]
Caddie Ladies Professional Golf Association LPGA caddie; Photographer and author of Inside the Ropes
Pedro EulalioCaddieTijuana Country Club in Tijuana, Mexico Caddied for thousands of players during a career that spanned several decades.
Mike Granuzzo [27] [29] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRecipient of "The Lynda Barco Award"; Founder & CEO of Caddie Master Enterprises.
Scott Houston [27] CaddieProfessional Golfers AssociationNamed 2001 "Golf Nut of the Year"; Caddie for Arnold Palmer at Pebble Beach in 2001
Sam Johnson [27] Caddie
(50 Years)
Professional Golfers Association Philadelphia PGA section with 50 years of service
John O'Reilly
"Irish" [28]
Caddie Professional Golfers Association European Tour and PGA Tour; Co-authored Life of Reilly
Martin Roy [27] Caddie/manager Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus, Scotland Caddie/manager at Carnoustie Golf Links

2001 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Patrick J. Collins
"Pat" [28]
Caddie/manager
(30 years)
Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York Caddie at Winged Foot Golf Club for 30 years.

2000 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Willie Aitchison [30] Caddie/managerProfessional Caddies AssociationEuropean caddie/manager, British Open; Caddie for Lee Trevino
James Anderson
"Tip" [31]
Caddie St Andrews Golf Course in Fife, Scotland Caddie for Arnold Palmer at The Open
Freddie Bennett [21] [32] Caddie (master)
(40 years)
Augusta National Gulf Club in Augusta, GeorgiaRetired caddie from the Augusta National Gulf Club
Steve Burks [13] Caddie Marriott Vacation Club International Recipient of 'The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"
Ernest Carolon
"Creamy" [33]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationRetired caddie; Long time caddie for Arnold Palmer; Tour Yardage founder
Jim Clark [34] Caddie Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, New Jersey The oldest working caddie to date caddied at Baltusrol Golf Club at 101 years young
Alfred Dyer
"Rabbit" [35]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Gary Player
Sam Foy
"Killer" [21]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Hale Irwin
Roscoe Jones [36] CaddieLadies Professional Golf AssociationCaddie for the LPGA Tour; Long time caddie for Nancy Lopez
Lorne LeBere
"Rabbit" [37]
Caddie
(30 years)
Professional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour
Lee Lynch [38] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour; Caddied for Al Geiberger during record shattering round of "59"
Willie Peterson [32] Caddie Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia Long time Jack Nicklaus Masters caddie
Greg Rita [39] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Caddie at The Open Championship with John Daly; Multiple wins with multiple Pro's
Ross Young
"Cotton" [40]
Caddie
(65 years)
Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Caddie at Saucon Valley Country Club for over 65 years

1999 Inductees

InducteeInducted asAffiliationAwards and other induction citations
Angelo Argea [21] [41] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Jack Nicklaus with multiple wins during their years together
Ralph Coffey [42] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Caddie for Deane Beman and George Burns; 12 combined wins with one being a major
Peter Coleman [43] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour & European Tour; Long time caddie for Bernhard Langer
Mike Cowan
"Fluff" [44]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour; Caddied for Peter Jacobson, Tiger Woods, and Jim Furyk
Charles Evans, Jr.
"Chick" [45]
CaddieWestern Golf AssociationHis namesake "Evans Scholars Foundation" administered by the Western Golf Association awards over $20 million in caddie scholarships a year
Alfie Fyles [46] Caddie Royal Birkdale Golf Club Southport, England Caddie at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, British Open caddie for 5-time champion Tom Watson
Adolphos Hull
"Golf Ball" [47]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour; Caddied for Raymond Floyd, Lee Elder, and Calvin Peete
Carl Jackson [48] CaddieAugusta National Golf Club in Augusta GeorgiaCaddie at the Augusta National Golf Club and for the PGA Tour; 2 Masters wins with Ben Crenshaw
Eddie Lowery [49] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for Francis Ouimet in 1913 U.S. Open; Symbolic icon of "The Caddie"
Jeff Medlin
"Squeaky" [50]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and both Nick Price and John Daly's PGA Win
Herman Mitchell [41] CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Lee Trevino
Francis Ouimet [51] CaddieProfessional Golfers AssociationCaddie & golf champion at the 1913 U.S. Open—coined "The Greatest Game Ever Played"; Founder of the Ouimet Scholarship Fund—awarded $1 million in caddie scholarships
Henry Rice
"Gado" [52]
Caddie
(48 years)
Professional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour winning back to back with George Knudson in 1968
Emil Smith
"Smitty" [53]
Caddie
(30 years)
Professional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Caddied for Bob Charles and Ben Crenshaw
Donnie Wanstall
"Wad" [54]
CaddieProfessional Caddies AssociationCaddie for the PGA Tour; Caddie for Mark O'Meara and Curtis Strange with a combined 14 wins

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