The First Tee of Denver, in a partnership with five of Denver’s city courses, is proud to help return the game to it’s roots while providing a great experience for local kids. Starting April 5th, when you play Willis Case, Wellshire, Overland, Kennedy, or City Park golf courses you will be able to call ahead and reserve a caddie. For the first time in many years on a public course in Colorado you can enjoy a tradition that has helped to make golf a wonderful game.
By using this service you can help to offer local kids many opportunities that were not open to them before. These kids will gain business experience and develop a sense of pride that comes from learning and applying a difficult skill.
“Art said he wanted to get more distance. I told him to hit it and run backward.”
- Ken Venturi
To Golfers: Please support caddie programs. You will be surprised at the impact a caddie job can have on a kid. You can use this service by calling 720.865.3416, or by sending an email to: caddies@thefirstteeofdenver.com, 48 hours in advance of your tee time. Please leave a message with your:
• Name
• Tee time
• Course you are playing
• Number of caddies needed
• Phone number
We will call you back to confirm your registration.
When you get to the course, the pro shop staff can help you locate your caddie. The caddies are performing this service on a tip-only basis. Please be patient, and a good role model on the course. Help expose these kids to golf and many of the strong traditions that make the game great. You can make it a fantastic learning experience for these hardworking young men and women.
When you use a caddie you get the advantage of
1. Another pair of eyes to find lost balls
2. Someone to seek advice from
3. Someone to carry or pull your bag
4. Someone to ensure proper care of the course
5. You get a smiling face to help pick you up when you are not playing your best
6. And much more…..
Some say that if you have never played golf with a caddie, then you have never really played the game of golf.
To Caddies: You must take the responsibility of caddying seriously and take the time to learn as much as possible on and off the course. We can provide you with links to other resources to help you learn as much as you are willing. Please treat your caddie opportunity as a privilege that you can lose if you don’t take it seriously, or perform properly.
You can use this caddying opportunity to:
• Make money
• Earn scholarships
• Gain job experience
• Learn how to run your own business
• Meet people that may influence your future career
• Learn more about golf
• Enjoy your time on the golf course
Caddying is hard work. If you take the time and interest to prepare yourself, you will enjoy your experience much more, make more money, and most importantly gain the respect of the people you work with.
For more information about being a First Tee of Denver caddie please contact:
Grant Casey at 720.865.3416 or by email at grant@thefirstteeofdenver.com
“Don’t let the bad shots get to you. Don’t let yourself become angry. The true scramblers are thick-skinned. And they always beat the whiners.” - Paul Runyan