THE PROFESSIONAL CADDIE EXPERIENCE
Professionally trained and dressed in modern sporting attire, Pakasai Country Club’s team of caddies stands out for their exceptional service.
Beyond their in-depth knowledge of the golf course, they are known for providing world-renowned Thai hospitality—friendly, attentive, and intuitive—ensuring every golfer enjoys a seamless and memorable playing experience.
Why Take a Caddie?
Many golfers choose to play with a caddie to enhance their overall experience when visiting Pakasai Country Club. For first-time visitors in particular, having a caddie can help make the round more enjoyable and efficient.
The course is often described as featuring a traditional links-style layout with several challenging tee shots and blind approaches that may not be immediately obvious to visiting golfers.
Caddies assigned by the golf course are experienced in guiding players around the course and assisting with course knowledge, including locating shots that may have strayed offline.
Feedback from visiting golfers frequently notes that playing with a caddie can significantly enhance enjoyment of the round, especially during an initial visit.
Caddie Responsibilities
While the Rules of Golf do not explicitly list all caddie duties, the following are examples of actions a caddie may perform for the player without specific authorization:
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Search for the player’s ball (Rule 12.1).
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Place the player’s clubs in a hazard (Exception 1 under Rule 13.4).
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Repair old hole plugs and ball marks (Rules 16.1a(vi) and 16.1c).
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Remove loose impediments on the line of putt or elsewhere (Rules 16.1a and 23.1).
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Mark the position of a ball without lifting it (Rule 20.1).
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Clean the player’s ball (Rule 21).
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Remove movable obstructions (Rule 24.1).
Additional Assistance
A player may have a caddie carry their golf clubs and may also have additional people carry items other than clubs, such as rain gear, caps, umbrellas, or food and beverages. These individuals are considered outside agencies, and any items carried by them are treated as outside agencies while in their possession.