The Caddie Academy, a new initiative at The Evans at Canal Shores Golf Course, is offering a unique opportunity for young golfers to develop their skills and learn valuable life lessons through the game of golf. The Academy is designed to provide a platform for young golfers to gain experience as caddies, while also learning essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. The course, which covers parts of both Evanston and Wilmette, has been renovated and rebranded as The Evans at Canal Shores, in honor of the late Chick Evans, a renowned amateur golfer who won both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur tournament in the same year (1916). The Evans Scholars Foundation, which has been supporting caddies from underprivileged communities since 1930, has helped over 13,000 one-time caddies pursue higher education. The Caddie Academy is made possible through a partnership with the Western Golf Association, which covers the costs associated with participating in the program. The Academy uses golf to teach life skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, to its participants.
- Some of the Academy participants are from “underserved communities” who may have never picked up a golf club in their lives.
- The program aims to provide a unique opportunity for young golfers to develop their skills and learn valuable life lessons through the game of golf.
The Caddie Academy is designed to be a stepping stone for young golfers to gain experience as caddies, while also learning essential life skills.
| Benefits of the Caddie Academy | • Provides a unique opportunity for young golfers to develop their skills and learn valuable life lessons through the game of golf. |
| • Teaches life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. | • Gives young golfers the opportunity to gain experience as caddies. |
The Caddie Academy is open to young golfers aged 14-18, and applications are now being accepted.
“Caddying is not just lugging bags from tee to tee. A good caddie gives the golfer an accurate read of the greens, brings along extra golf balls, fixes divots, cleans the clubs, and gives the golfer the yardage from the tee box to the pin, to help determine what club to use.” – Danny Hesburgh, Caddie Academy participant
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Danny Hesburgh, a 15-year-old participant in the Caddie Academy, explained the importance of caddying skills, stating that a good caddie can earn another $20 in tips. As for the future of the Caddie Academy, the program aims to provide a pathway for young golfers to pursue higher education and achieve their goals.
- Since 1930, The Evans Scholars Foundation has helped over 13,000 one-time caddies go to college.
- The program is open to young golfers aged 14-18, and applications are now being accepted.
The Caddie Academy is a unique initiative that combines golf and education to provide young golfers with a valuable learning experience. Highlights of the Caddie Academy
- Teaches life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
- Provides a unique opportunity for young golfers to develop their skills and learn valuable life lessons through the game of golf.
- Gives young golfers the opportunity to gain experience as caddies.
By providing a platform for young golfers to gain experience as caddies, while also learning essential life skills, the Caddie Academy at The Evans at Canal Shores Golf Course is set to make a positive impact on the lives of its participants.
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