Working at a Golf Course Is the Most Fun You Can Have With Your Pants On

Golf course employees get more than free golf and food discounts.

Buddy Egan, photo by Diane Egan — all rights reserved

It’s every golf course employee’s dream to work at Bushwood Country Club. You know…the one in the Caddyshack movie. It’s almost like the writers discovered the characters at the golf courses I worked for!

1. Danny Noonan — caddy wanting to earn enough money to go to college. We had Ryan — cart attendant who worked to make enough money to go to Embry Riddle.
2. Carl Spackler — everyone’s favorite groundskeeper. I worked with two Carls, whose names will remain unmentioned. They know who they are. Instead of gophers, they got to play with alligators and snakes.
3. Al Czervik — new member who pissed off older members, but the staff loved him. We had many Als. I hope they’re bringing joy to the new courses they play.

We golfing employees lived for the nine-hole Monday Ale House tournaments. They started at 6 pm sharp. Everyone from employees, members, and public players golfed for points — 1 point for par, 2 points for birdie, 3 points (maybe 4…I can’t remember) for an eagle. Highest team points won cash and gift certificates. So, even if you had a shitty round, hopefully your three team members could carry you and win.