Founded in 2012 at CommonGround Golf Course, the Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership potential through a foundation built on caddying.
Start the best first job learning the caddie trade, and participate in our holistic summer program by attending weekly leadership and financial literacy classes, and serve your community through volunteer opportunities. Meet your monthly requirements and earn educational grants every month.
Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy participants receive support toward post-secondary opportunities with many qualifying for the Evans Scholarship.
Four Chapters Across Colorado
CommonGround Chapter (Aurora)
The original chapter, founded in 2012 at CommonGround Golf Course
Meridian Chapter (Englewood)
Launched in 2015 at Meridian Golf Course
Grand Junction Chapter
Expanded in 2017 to Lincoln Park and Tiara Rado Golf Courses
Fort Collins Chapter
Newest chapter, established in 2022 at Fort Collins Country Club
Affiliate Clubs Where Solich Graduates Caddie
After completing the Solich Academy, you’ll be placed into an established caddie program at a premier Denver-area club. These affiliate clubs provide continued employment, mentorship, and pathways to Evans Scholarships:
Columbine Country Club (Applications for the 2026 season are closed)
Denver Country Club (Applications for the 2026 season are closed)
Lakewood Country Club (Applications for the 2026 caddie are closed)
Additional affiliate clubs welcome Solich graduates into their programs throughout the Denver area.
2 volunteer hours per month (6 total by summer's end)
Activity tracker documenting loops, classes, and volunteer hours
The program runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Learn More about the Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy
Watch how the Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy is building the next generation of leaders through real-world experience, mentorship, and opportunities that extend far beyond the golf course.
At your chapter's course. Leadership classes are held at Aurora Academy (CommonGround chapter), Meridian Golf Club (Meridian chapter), and virtually for Grand Junction and Fort Collins chapters.
