Advice on Tipping at the Golf Course

More likely, the bag drop attendee and cart return staff is the only folks you'll have to tip at a typical golf course, outside of food and drink.

Morgan Hill, Turkey (prHWY.com) May 9, 2012 - Tips for the starter aren't necessary unless the starter is doing something special for you. Most starters simply check you in at the first tee, maybe announce that it is your turn to tee off. There really is no service involved ... unless you show up without a tee time and the starter quickly fits you in. Or, if you're staying at a resort for several days, you can check with the starter upon arrival to see about preferred tee times throughout your stay. Such a service from a starter requires a good tip. A group of four golfers might tip a starter $50-$100 for such help. But again, if you already have a tee time and no special service is performed, then no tip is required for the starter.

More likely, the bag drop attendee and cart return staff is the only folks you'll have to tip at a typical golf course, outside of food and drink. The golf course is equivalent of the airport skycap or hotel bellhop. Bag drop attendees take your clubs from your car and place them on the golf cart at the time of your arrival. Standard tip is $2-$3 per bag, maybe $5 if you want to make sure they assist you after the round.

If caddies are being used, then you're at a fancy place and already expecting to spend a lot of money. Tip a caddie 50 percent of the caddie fee. If there's a caddie master - the person who assigns caddies to golfers or groups - you can ensure getting a good caddie by tipping the caddie master 20 percent of the caddie fee. A forecaddie doesn't carry anyone's golf bag. One forecaddie will be assigned to a group of four. His job is to move ahead of the group to keep track of everyone's shots, and to direct players around the course. A forecaddie should get one tip from the group, $50-$100 total. The guys or gals who take your clubs off your cart follow the round, clean out the cart to return it to the cart garage. They might also clean your clubs, and should drive you and your clubs to your car. A couple bucks for each; $5 if your clubs are cleaned. And Valet parking is fairly uncommon at golf courses, but some high-end courses and resorts do offer it. Tip the same as you do at a restaurant or hotel for such a service; if you've never used such a service and don't have a set amount you tip, then $3 is a good baseline amount.

If you are buying food or drink at a snack bar, please look for a tip jar on the counter. Stuff a buck in, or drop in your change. If ordering from a clubhouse restaurant, tip as you would in a typical restaurant. The beverage cart is stocked with snacks and drinks and driven around the golf course throughout the day, allowing golfers to purchase food and drink while on the course. A $1 tip for a $3 purchase is typical.

However, all the above passages are just some advice for your tips at the golf courses, you should adjust your tipping to the situation. Tips will help to show your generosity and gentle, so you don't need to be scared off from playing golf by all the money discussed above.

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