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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]
| Inductee | Year | Inducted as | Affiliation | Awards and other induction citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Grzywinski[2] | 2024 | |||
| Peter Lynch[3] | 2023 | |||
| Richard F. Connolly, Jr.[4] | 2023 | |||
| Johnny Goodman[5] | 2023 | |||
| Tony Navarro[6] | 2023 | |||
| Ed 'Porky' Oliver[7] | 2022 | |||
| Madelyn 'Moochie' Turner[8] | 2022 | |||
| Jim Dent[9] | 2022 | |||
| Jim Nolan[10] | 2019 | |||
| Dr. Joe Schmidt[11] | 2021 | |||
| Karl Bollnow[12] | 2021 | |||
| Jimmy Johnson[13] | 2021 | |||
| Charles Schwab[14] | 2021 | |||
| Bob McMasters[15] | 2019 | |||
| Joe LaCava[16] | 2019 | PGA Tour | Tiger Woods' current caddie. | |
| Ed Batta[17] | 2018 | |||
| J. Wood Platt[18] | 2018 | |||
| Peter Ueberroth[19] | 2018 | |||
| Eddie Barr[20] | 2017 | Caddie Manager | The Beverly Country Club | Founded 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[21] | 2017 | Caddie Manager | Sleepy Hollow Country Club | Served as a long time caddie manager from 1972 to 2017. During that time he mentored thousands of adult and youth caddies. |
| Jim "Bones" Mackay[22] | 2017 | Caddie | PGA Tour | Long time caddie of Phil Mickelson. |
| Thomas Friedman[23] | 2016 | Caddie | Brookview, Rolling Green, Hazeltine | Known 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[24] | 2016 | Caddie | PGA Tour | Long time PGA caddie who has worked with Johnny Miller for 12 years and Tom Lehman for 23 years. |
| Johnny Miller[25] | 2016 | Caddie | PGA Tour | A professional golfer who caddied in his youth, beginning at the age of 12, to earn his own money. |
| Tony Battistelo[26] | 2015 | Caddie Manager | Sunset Ridge Country Club | Helped establish caddie program as the long time manager at Sunset Ridge. Mentored countless youth caddies. |
| Murray Brothers[27] | 2015 | Caddie | Indian Hill Club | The 1980 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[28] | 2015 | Caddie Manager | Sunset Ridge Country Club | Longtime 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. |
| Mike Keiser[29] | 2014 | Caddie/Manager | Bandon Dunes Golf Resort | Former caddie at East Aurora Country Club, WGA Director, and founder and owner of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. |
| Steve Williams[29] | 2014 | Caddie | PGA Tour | Caddied for Tiger Woods and Adam Scott from 1999–2014. During that time, Woods won 14 major championships and Scott won one. |
| George Holland[30] | 2013 | Caddie/Mentor | Washington State Golf Association | Former caddie at Everett Country Club near Seattle, Washington, WGA Director and past president of the Washington State Golf Association. |
| Mike Kiely[31] | 2013 | Caddie/Manager | Canterbury 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[32] | 2013 | Caddie/mentor | Glen Oak Country Club | Caddie 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[33] | 2013 | Golfer | PGA Tour | Nicknamed "The Golden Bear." Won a record 18 major championships. Caddied for his father Charlie. |
| Tom Watson[34] | 2012 | Golfer | PGA Tour | Eight-time major champion. 70 professional wins. Longtime caddie was 2003 inductee Bruce Edwards. |
| Dennis M. Cone[35][36] | 2011 | Caddie/mentor | Founder/CEO of the PCA (Professional Caddies Association) Worldwide | Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award" Co-author of Think Like a Caddie, Play like a Pro & Mastering Golf's Toughest Shots |
| Jack Smith[31] | 2011 | Caddie/coach | James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, Florida | Coached, and caddied for multiple inpatients and outpatients in rehabilitation through the VA hospital's golf program |
| Laura A Cone[31] | 2010 | Caddie | Co-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.[31] | 2010 | 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[36] | 2010 | 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[37] | 2010 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Worked for Sarzen, Hogan, and most notably Jack Nicklaus both on and off the course |
| Sonny Meike[31] | 2010 | 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[31] | 2010 | Caddie/mentor | Old 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 |
| Oscar Bunn[31] | 2009 | Caddie | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (SHGC) in Southampton, New York | Recipient 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[36] | 2009 | Caddie | Ravisloe 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"[31] | 2009 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Creating yardage books for 32 years; Credited for his detailed bibles of champion golf courses |
| Joe McCourt[31] | 2009 | Caddie/coach | US Blind Golfers Association (former president) | Co-winners of the 2009 Blind Golfers Association National Championship |
| Harvey Penick[31] | 2009 | 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[31] | 2009 | Caddie | Clearview 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[31] | 2009 | 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"[31] | 2009 | 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[31] | 2009 | Caddie/mentor | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award; Golf writer and member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) |
| Elijah Brown[31] | 2008 | Caddie | Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida | "Brown's character and commitment to golf is a model for all" |
| James V. Burgess, Jr.[31] | 2008 | Caddie/mentor | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Mentor, lawyer, former Mayor; Served as mediator for the 10th Judicial District Alternative Dispute Resolution Program |
| Charlie DeLucca[31] | 2008 | Caddie | Dade Amateur Golf Association | Recipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; "The Godfather of South Florida Golf" |
| Carl Eisenbrei "Uncle Carl"[31] | 2008 | Caddie (59 years) | Congress Lake Club in Hartville, Ohio | "Carl is a true gentleman and bible scholar" |
| Max Elbin[31] | 2008 | Caddie/mentor | Burning Tree Club in Bethesda, Maryland | Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Professional Golfers Association (president from 1966-1968) |
| Tom Gorman[31] | 2008 | 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[31] | 2008 | Caddie/coach | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient 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[31] | 2008 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; "Lessons he learned on the golf course continue to apply" |
| John Reynolds[31] | 2008 | Caddie/mentor | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Vice President, Club Car, Global Business Development |
| William Thomas "Bill"[31] | 2008 | 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[31] | 2008 | Caddie | The First Tee | Father and caddie for Dennis Walters; Expert shot maker; A true professional |
| Lance Barrow[31] | 2007 | 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[31] | 2007 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient 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[31] | 2007 | Caddie/manager | Race Brook Country Club in Orange, Connecticut | Started as a Caddie to become a caddie/manager and coach for the Special Olympics |
| Michael Cohen[31] | 2006 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association (PCA) | Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; Supporter of the PCA |
| Douglass Ellsworth[38] | 2006 | Caddie/coach | Sankaty 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"[38] | 2006 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association (PCA) | Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; Diligently assisted the PCA for more than 15 years |
| Bradley S. Klein[37] | 2006 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Industry leader Klein was the architecture editor for Golfweek and founding editor of SuperNews! |
| Gerry W. Barousse, Jr.[38] | 2006 | Caddie/coach (21 years) | US Blind Golfers Association | Recipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; Caddie coach for blind Golfer and US Blind Golfers Association National Champion, Pat W. Browne |
| Walter Pritchett "Cricket"[37] | 2006 | 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"[37][39][40] | 2006 | Caddie | Augusta 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[38] | 2006 | Caddie (14 years) | US Blind Golfers Association | Recipient of the "Arthur 'Bucky' Walters Award"; Worked 14 years with Bill McMahon, a player in the Blind Golfers Association |
| Van Costa[41] | 2005 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour & the LPGA Tour; Successful business man and author |
| Oscar Goings[41] | 2005 | 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"[36][42] | 2005 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Open champion 1861, 1862, 1864, and 1867 |
| Willie Park[42] | 2005 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of the "Gene Sarazen Spirit Award"; Won the first Open; Went on to win in 1863, 1866, and 1875 |
| Gene Sarazen[36] | 2005 | Caddie | World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee | Eight-time major champion; Started career as a caddie; "owed much to the game of golf" |
| William J Survilla[43] | 2005 | Caddie/manager (30 years) | Oak Park Country Club in River Grove, Illinois | Mentored 10,000 kids during his tenure at the club |
| Bruce Edwards[36][44] | 2004 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Tom Watson |
| Terry McNamara[44] | 2004 | Caddie | Ladies Professional Golf Association | Long time caddie for Annika Sorenstam |
| Fanny Sunesson[36][44] | 2004 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Long time caddie for Nick Faldo |
| Don Bobillo[44] | 2003 | Caddie/manager | American Golf Association | Volunteer caddie/manager at the Phoenix Open; Named 1994 "Volunteer of the Year" by the American Golf Association |
| Andrew Butley "The Rooney"[44] | 2003 | Caddie | Tramore Golf Club Tramore, Ireland | Caddie and teacher at Tremore Golf Club |
| Leonard Ciccone "Lenny"[45] | 2003 | Caddie (65 years) | Montclair Country Club in West Orange, New Jersey | Caddie for Yogi Berra in 1988 |
| Andrew Dickson[44] | 2003 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | The first named caddie (1681); Club maker in Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Carl S. Laib[45] | 2003 | Caddie | Ladies Professional Golf Association | Caddie for Patty Sheehan; Has 28 wins, including 7 majors; College golf coach |
| Saverio Macaluso "Mac"[44] | 2003 | Caddie | Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania | 2nd oldest living caddie—started caddying at the club when he was 8-years-old |
| Pete McCann[45] | 2003 | Caddie (45 years) | Alpine Country Club in Demarest, New Jersey | Recently retired after 45 years of caddie service |
| Willie McRae[44] | 2003 | Caddie | Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina | Worked on tours for both the PGA and the LPGA |
| James Pernice[44] | 2003 | Caddie | Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania | Worked 7 U.S. Opens; Caddie for Sam Snead and Bobby Jones |
| Charlie Winton[44] | 2003 | Caddie | Gleneagles Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland | Caddies and teaches youngsters ages 12–16 |
| Jerry Woodard "Woody"[44] | 2003 | Caddie (30 years) | Ladies Professional Golf Association | 20 wins including 6 Majors |
| Gary Chapman[46] | 2002 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Spirit Award"; Award-winning country singer and PCA contributor. |
| Jerry Darden "Dee"[46] | 2002 | Caddie | Ladies Professional Golf Association | LPGA caddie; Photographer and author of Inside the Ropes |
| Pedro Eulalio | 2002 | Caddie | Tijuana Country Club in Tijuana, Mexico | Caddied for thousands of players during a career that spanned several decades. |
| Mike Granuzzo[45][47] | 2002 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Recipient of "The Lynda Barco Award"; Founder & CEO of Caddie Master Enterprises. |
| Scott Houston[45] | 2002 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Named 2001 "Golf Nut of the Year"; Caddie for Arnold Palmer at Pebble Beach in 2001 |
| Sam Johnson[45] | 2002 | Caddie (50 Years) | Professional Golfers Association | Philadelphia PGA section with 50 years of service |
| John O'Reilly "Irish"[46] | 2002 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | European Tour and PGA Tour; Co-authored Life of Reilly |
| Martin Roy[45] | 2002 | Caddie/manager | Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus, Scotland | Caddie/manager at Carnoustie Golf Links |
| Patrick J. Collins "Pat"[46] | 2001 | Caddie/manager (30 years) | Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York | Caddie at Winged Foot Golf Club for 30 years. |
| Willie Aitchison[48] | 2000 | Caddie/manager | Professional Caddies Association | European caddie/manager, British Open; Caddie for Lee Trevino |
| James Anderson "Tip"[49] | 2000 | Caddie | St Andrews Golf Course in Fife, Scotland | Caddie for Arnold Palmer at The Open |
| Freddie Bennett[39][50] | 2000 | Caddie (master) (40 years) | Augusta National Gulf Club in Augusta, Georgia | Retired caddie from the Augusta National Gulf Club |
| Steve Burks[31] | 2000 | Caddie | Marriott Vacation Club International | Recipient of 'The Lynda Barco Spirit Award" |
| Ernest Carolon "Creamy"[51] | 2000 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Retired caddie; Long time caddie for Arnold Palmer; Tour Yardage founder |
| Jim Clark[52] | 2000 | 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"[53] | 2000 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Gary Player |
| Sam Foy "Killer"[39] | 2000 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Hale Irwin |
| Roscoe Jones[54] | 2000 | Caddie | Ladies Professional Golf Association | Caddie for the LPGA Tour; Long time caddie for Nancy Lopez |
| Lorne LeBere "Rabbit"[55] | 2000 | Caddie (30 years) | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour |
| Lee Lynch[56] | 2000 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour; Caddied for Al Geiberger during record shattering round of "59" |
| Willie Peterson[50] | 2000 | Caddie | Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia | Long time Jack Nicklaus Masters caddie |
| Greg Rita[57] | 2000 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie 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"[58] | 2000 | Caddie (65 years) | Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Caddie at Saucon Valley Country Club for over 65 years |
| Angelo Argea[39][59] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Jack Nicklaus with multiple wins during their years together |
| Ralph Coffey[60] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie 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[61] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie on the PGA Tour and European Tour; Long time caddie for Bernhard Langer |
| Mike Cowan "Fluff"[62] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour; Caddied for Peter Jacobson, Tiger Woods, and Jim Furyk |
| Charles Evans, Jr. "Chick"[63] | 1999 | Caddie | Western Golf Association | His namesake "Evans Scholars Foundation" administered by the Western Golf Association awards over $20 million in caddie scholarships a year |
| Alfie Fyles[64] | 1999 | 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"[65] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour; Caddied for Raymond Floyd, Lee Elder, and Calvin Peete |
| Carl Jackson[66] | 1999 | Caddie | Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta Georgia | Caddie at the Augusta National Golf Club and for the PGA Tour; 2 Masters wins with Ben Crenshaw |
| Eddie Lowery[67] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for Francis Ouimet in 1913 U.S. Open; Symbolic icon of "The Caddie" |
| Jeff Medlin "Squeaky"[68] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and both Nick Price and John Daly's PGA Win |
| Herman Mitchell[59] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Long time caddie for Lee Trevino |
| Francis Ouimet[69] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Golfers Association | Caddie & 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"[70] | 1999 | Caddie (48 years) | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour winning back to back with George Knudson in 1968 |
| Emil Smith "Smitty"[71] | 1999 | Caddie (30 years) | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour; Caddied for Bob Charles and Ben Crenshaw |
| Donnie Wanstall "Wad"[72] | 1999 | Caddie | Professional Caddies Association | Caddie for the PGA Tour; Caddie for Mark O'Meara and Curtis Strange with a combined 14 wins |
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