Caddies tip refers to the extra fee given to caddies for assisting in carrying clubs, providing playing advice, marking the location of balls, and other auxiliary services when playing golf on a golf course. Paying caddies tips is a courtesy and recognition of the caddies' work. Each region has a different tipping culture. Let's take a look at it with BaiGolf.

China

In most areas, the reference amount is RMB 200 for a single package and RMB 300 for a double package.

In Sanya, the reference amount is RMB 200 for a single package and RMB 400 for a double package.

The most generous province is Shandong, where the general tip is around RMB 100.

Japan

There are very few caddies in Japan. Resort golf courses are basically not equipped with caddies. For golf courses that are equipped with caddies, one caddy serves four guests and their English level is not that good.

During the game, even if there is a caddy, because it is a 1 to 4 service, we hope that everyone will try their best to consciously level the sand traps, repair the marks on the greens, and take the initiative to choose to take the club. The first person to hole out on the green will help the caddy to hold the flagstick, and the same applies to players in the staff competition.

There is no hard and fast rule to tip caddies in Japan, but out of courtesy, you can buy drinks or snacks for the caddies at a tea shop while playing golf, or buy a small gift certificate as a token of your appreciation.

Thailand

In Thailand, golf is usually served by 1:1 caddies. In some golf courses, if there are extra caddies, a golfer can hire multiple caddies and pay the caddy fee and tip according to the regulations. Caddies are relatively scarce during the peak season, and the specific situation depends on the on-site situation on the day. Thailand is a tourist country, so English communication is no problem, and some caddies even know a little Chinese/Japanese. Tips for Thai caddies: Generally, it starts at 400 baht, 500 baht for 5-star golf courses, and 700-1000 baht/18 holes for private clubs.

①  Tips are already included in the golf course fees for some courses 

Ballyshare/Amata/nikanti/Chiang Mai Green Valley

② Fees for beautiful caddies:

Panya Indra Golf Club

Ordinary caddies + additional caddy fee of 1,000 baht are required.

Caddy tips start from 1,000 baht.

Pinehurst Golf and Country Club

You can choose a beautiful caddy separately, no additional caddy fee is required.

Caddy tips start from 1,000 baht and can be selected on site.

Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club

You can choose a beautiful caddy separately, additional caddy fee starts from 800 baht.

Caddy tips start from 500 baht.

③  Reference for tips for private golf clubs:

Hua Bin starts from 800 baht, Ayodhya links recommends 1,000 baht, amata/ballyshare/navatanee starts from 500 baht.

Malaysia

In Malaysia, the default is to have two caddies for one person. Some golf courses do not have caddies and require reservations. The reference tip is RM50-100. The Mines requires RM100 and above. If you require one-on-one caddies, you can pay the single caddy fee.

Singapore

Most golf courses in Singapore do not have caddies. If you need a caddy, you can only provide a one-to-one service by making an appointment in advance. The caddy fee is about 100-200 Singapore dollars, and an additional 50 Singapore dollars will be paid as a caddy tip after playing.

Note: Some golf courses do not have caddies. Batam Island and Bintan Island recommend a caddy tip of 30-50 Singapore dollars.

Vietnam

Vietnamese caddie tips: generally USD 15-USD 20 (VND 350.000 - VND 400.000 - VND 450.000)

Most caddies can speak simple English, but the more local golf courses are, the more average their English level is.

Korea

There is no caddie tipping culture. Also, caddie fees in Korea are not included in the price of golf. In most cases, it is paid locally on the day of the game. The fee for a caddie is about 100,000 won.

Indonesia

The tip for Indonesian caddies is about 300,000 rupiah.

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