Caddyshack to Corner Office
Recognizing the most accomplished people who once caddied and growing the game by assisting those following their path.
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Billionaires who grew up caddying.
Ray Dalio learned about the stock market on the bag. Steve Ballmer caddied in Michigan before running Microsoft and buying the Clippers. These stories aren't accidents — they're patterns. The caddy yard is the world's most underrated business school, and we're building the proof.
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Official Caddying Story: Bob Ford PGA
Bob Ford was the Head Golf Professional at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania for 37 years and Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach for 21 years. He started working at Oakmont at the age of 20 and by 25 assumed the role of head pro. Ford, a TaylorMade staff pro who recently retired from the company's Presidential Advisory Board, won numerous awards throughout his illustrious career including the USGA Bob Jones award in 2017 and in 2005 he was inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Allegheny Kiski-Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Ford’s professional career has included three stints at the US Open, 10 at the PGA Championships and five as a PGA Cup Team member. Additionally, he is a three-time Pennsylvania Open champion and two-time Pennsylvania PGA champion. Ford has been active on several boards, including TaylorMade/Adidas/Maxfli, Polo Ralph Lauren, Arccos, Fownes Foundation and First Tee of Pittsburgh. A co-author of the book Golf; The Body, The Mind, The Game, Ford has also been recognized as a two-time PGA Merchandiser of the Year and the National Professional Club Professional and Player of the Year. Declared by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as “the finest club pro in America,” Ford and his wife Nancy have three children, Kelly, Jay and Chandler.
