Caddie fees & tips in Pattaya
The course fee and your chosen tip are separate. Here’s what to pay, and when.
Caddie fee
฿300–500Per 18 holes · may be included in your quote.
Your chosen tip
฿400–600Published 18-hole guidance. Siam says from ฿500; the amount is your choice.
Guidance: 2025–26. Course fees & sources ↓
Pay the fee. Tip after the round.
Before booking
Check whether the caddie fee is included and whether the quote covers 9 or 18 holes.
At check-in
Pay under your booking terms. Keep the receipt and note your caddie’s number.
After the round
Hand your chosen tip directly to the caddie in Thai baht.
Caddie fees by course
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Tip guidance & sources
฿400
The lower end of the commonly cited 18-hole range. Guidance for 9 holes commonly cites ฿200–300.
฿500–600
The range most often cited in the checked 2025–26 guidance. Siam CC's own published guidance starts at ฿500.
฿700–1,000
A discretionary higher amount. The publication does not prescribe a service rating or guaranteed tip.
Caddie duties, requests & etiquette
The compulsory caddie fee and a discretionary cash tip are separate payments; ask the course or booking provider what the bill includes
Checked guidance recommends paying a chosen tip directly in Thai baht after the round
Caddies commonly wear numbered vests; note the number if you want to ask for the same caddie again, subject to availability
Common duties include club selection, green reading, lines and yardages, bunker raking, club cleaning, umbrella help and pace support
At Siam CC the caddies also drive your compulsory individual cart; Phoenix Gold's price list separates a standard tier from an optional operator-labelled premium caddie tier
Tip amounts are discretionary; the cited range is source-attributed guidance rather than a guaranteed service rating
Treat the assigned caddie respectfully and raise any practical issue calmly with the course or group organiser
Caddie questions
What does a Thai caddy actually do?
Common duties include club selection, lines off the tee, yardages, green reading, bunker raking, club cleaning, umbrella service and pace-keeping. Experience varies by caddy and course.
Can I request the same caddy again?
Caddies commonly wear numbered vests. Note the number and ask the course when booking; repeat requests depend on availability and the current club policy.