cad·die (kad'e) n., pl. -dies
1. One hired to serve as an attendant to a golfer, especially by carrying the golf clubs.
2. Any of various devices for moving, carrying, or holding an item or collection of items, especially:
a. A lightweight, freestanding rack designed to hold accessories.
In golf, a caddie (or caddy) is the person who carries a player's bag, and gives insightful advice and moral support. A caddie is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it. This includes knowing overall yardage, pin placements and club selection.
History of the Caddie
Rrecords are not certain, but historians believe that Mary, Queen of Scots, came up with the term "caddie" in the late 16th century. Mary grew up in France where military cadets carried golf clubs for royalty. It is possible that Mary brought the custom to Scotland, where the term evolved into the word "caddie."Alternatively, the word "caddie" may have originated from the Malay word 'kati'. Kati is a measure for tea leaves and is printed on boxes used to carry and collect the tea leaves, hence its use in terms reflecting carrying and collecting.
Also, the word may have originated from the Welsh term "cad", which is a "battle", "contest", or "test", such as the Cad Goddeau.
GOLF CADDY
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