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Caddie Program

Thank you for your interest in the Naperville Country Club Caddie Program.

Becoming a caddie provides the opportunity to develop positive work habits, adult communication skills, familiarity with the game of golf, and financial reward. A caddie will be able to work outdoors while communicating and connecting with the wonderful members of Naperville Country Club.


Caddie Training for 2024 has already begun. Please see below for important caddie training dates. Look back in February for 2025 information.

  • Caddie Eligibility

    • To be a caddie at Naperville Country Club, you must:

      • Be at least 14 years of age by June 1st of the current season
      • Successfully complete the annual written exam
      • Successfully complete on-course training
      • Be committed and available to caddie in the spring, summer and fall (15-20+ caddie loops expected each season)
      • Be able to caddie early (7-8AM) or later (11AM-2PM) on weekdays, weekends and holidays
      • Be able to download and utilize the app Club Up for loop scheduling

      Naperville Country Club does not accept new caddies solely on exam scores. NCC accepts caddies who are familiar with the game of golf or eager to learn and who are available in the fringe months (fall/spring) as well as summer.

  • NCC Written Caddie Exam
    • 2024 EXAM DATES & INFORMATION:

      Exams will be hosted at Naperville Country club:
      We will be hosting 4 separate exams (please choose one of the following)
      Exam #1- Friday, March 22nd at 5:00 PM
      Exam #2-Saturday, March 23rd at 5:00 PM
      Exam #3-Friday, March 29th at 5:00 PM
      Exam #4-Saturday, March 30th at 5:00 PM

      -You will only need to come for one of the exam dates. Please select one of the following dates that best works for your schedule.
      Sign-ups to take the exam are no longer available at this time.
      -The exam usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. If you have a ride please set that up accordingly.
      -We are looking for 25-30 new caddies for 2024. The amount of new caddies for the season will depend on how many returning caddies from previous years we have. 
      -Exam scores will be emailed to those that took the test on or near the 2nd of April.   

      -We will have an introduction to caddying meeting on both April 3rd and April 5th for those who have passed the test.  Following the meeting, on course caddie training will begin on April 9th.

      EXAM STUDY MATERIALS

      The Written Caddie Exam evaluates the caddie's knowledge of the following materials and information. All caddies should independently study these materials and information before taking the Written Caddie Exam. The exam is not easy if you do not study the material. Please come prepared.

      Caddie Exam Study Guide Western Golf Association

  • On-Course Training

    • Caddies who pass the written Caddie Exam will be required to attend AT LEAST six on-course training classes in April. This training will cover the essential duties of a caddie, including managing a golf bag, positioning on the course, raking bunkers, tending the flagstick, forecaddying and other job functions.  Caddies may attend more than the required sessions if they would like more training.

      2024 Caddie Training Dates Dates

      Session One:
      On-Course Walking Training (Front 9)

      Select two of the following dates:
      Tuesday, April 9th @ 5 PM
      Wednesday, April 10th @ 5 PM
      Thursday, April 11th @ 5 PM
      Saturday, April 13th @ 5 PM

      Session Two:
      On-Course Walking Training (Back 9)

      Select two of the following dates:
      Tuesday, April 16th @ 5 PM
      Wednesday, April 17th @ 5 PM
      Thursday, April 18th @ 5 PM
      Saturday, April 20th @ 5 PM 

      Session Three:
      On-Course Forecaddie Training (Front 9)

      Select one of the following dates:
      Tuesday, April 23rd @ 5 PM
      Wednesday, April 24th @ 5 PM

      Session Four:
      On-Course Forecaddie Training (Back 9)

      Select one of the following dates:
      Thursday, April 25th @ 5 PM
      Saturday, April 27th @ 5 PM

      **Caddie training is cancelled Saturday, April 20th due to the frigid weather.  It is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 30th.
      This web page will be updated 30-90 minutes prior to session start time for purposes such as weather delaying or suspending the training session
      **Make-up dates may extend into early May.  Extra training may be available Monday afternoons throughout April

  • Evans Scholarship Program

    • Naperville Country Club proudly participates in the Evans Scholarship Program, which rewards caddies for outstanding work. Caddies are eligible for the program once they become a junior in high school. The Western Golf Association grants scholarships to qualified applicants. For more information regarding the Evans Scholar program, please visit the Western Golf Association website. Current caddies interested in applying for the Scholarship should contact Brian Brown, Head Golf Professional first to discuss the application process.

      Naperville Country Club is the proud home of a number of recent Evans Scholars:

      Justin Griffith
      Northwestern University
      Chemical Engineering
      Class of 2023

      Audrey Cahill
      Miami of Ohio
      Class of 2023

      Nick LaRocco
      Marquette University
      BioChemistry

      Michael Tempestini
      Miami of Ohio
      Class of 2019
      Business & Finance

      Nathan Lindquist
      Northwestern University
      Class of 2018
      Computer Science

      Colleen Thomas
      Marquette University
      Class of 2017
      Civil Engineering

      Adam Loritz
      Miami of Ohio
      Class of 2015
      Finance

      Alison Cooney
      Marquette University
      Class of 2009

      Ryan Stone
      Northwestern
      Class of 2000

      Joseph Devaney
      Miami University of Ohio
      Class of 1997