The 12th annual Caddie Summit, hosted by Cherry Hills Country Club, brought together caddie clubs from across the state for a day of networking, learning, and inspiration. The event featured discussions on a variety of topics, including updates on golf legislation in Colorado from Bowditch & Cassell Public Affairs and CGA Lobbyist Jennifer Cassell, as well as insights on classifying caddies and independent contractor updates from Brian Bianchi with Western Golf Association. It was a day filled with valuable exchanges of best practices and camaraderie among caddie leaders.
The Summit is sponsored by the Colorado Golf Foundation, the charitable arm of the CGA to provide funding for Colorado-based golf organizations and programs, using golf to build important life skills and instill hard in young people.
Duffy Solich provided updates on the BMW Championship, highlighting schedule details, hospitality and ticket sales, and the palpable excitement surrounding the upcoming PGA event in Colorado, set to unfold at Castle Pines.
Emily Olson, CGA’s Director of Caddie Development, presented the findings of the Annual Caddie Survey, which included general information on loop totals for 2023. She then initiated a discussion on best practices to promote caddie utilization at their respective clubs.