DESTINATIONGOLF . TRAVEL
Caddies
Asia ’ s Secret Weapon
The sudden increase in tourists arriving in SE Asia is obviously a tremendous boost for the region ’ s tourism industry .
For the golf industry , the increase in bookings has had a positive effect on their staff as well . Clubs have also seen a large number of top-rated caddies return back to work as well .
During Covid when several golf courses were forced to close many caddies were left to find work in local factories in order to survive .
Luckily with all courses now open again and becoming busier , many of these experienced caddies are back giving the yardage and reading the greens for the golfers .
According to PGA Champions Tour player , Thongchai Jaidee , caddies are the golf course ’ s secret weapon .
Golf vacations across SE Asia have an added bonus when golfers experience their first round of golf with a smiling young caddie .
Not only can they concentrate on the golf , but a good caddie can actually help players to lower their scores too , even grab a few birdies too .
That ’ s why Thailand is perhaps known as the Land of smiles !
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