Does anyone know what the going rates are for caddies on Bethpage Black? I've played it a bunch but have never taken a caddie there.

My understanding is that the caddies are unaffiliated with the course so I assume it's really whatever deal you can negotiate with the guys standing outside but I wanted to get a feel for what is typical in terms of base fee and tip.

My understanding is that it depends if you get one of the independent unaffiliated caddies or a caddie that is part of the Bethpage caddie program. The latter need to be requested through the pro-shop a few days prior to your round. The free-lance independent caddies are usually more experienced but more expensive. The caddies that are part of the "official" bethpage caddie program are more reasonably priced but you will usually get a high school or college kid, who is looking to make a few bucks over the summer.

If my memory serves me right, the independent guys usually get paid including the tip $60-80 per bag when carrying two bags but like everything its negotiable, whereas the caddies furnished by the course get 50-60 per bag with tip. I hope that helps.

id go with one of the caddies through the pro shop, a lot of times the independent caddies dont really know what their doing from my experience, its really hit or miss

i think both independent and pro shop provided caddies arent that great. the greens arent too tricky so they aren't gonna help you a ton there.

100 a bag...

20 to 30 dollars to tip...

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I am a regular golfer at Bethpage . I play all the courses. I can tell you that the caddie program has changed. Gone are the days of caddies soliciting in the park. All caddies affiliated with the Black course must register with the State. Though the caddies are registered, this does not insure you will have a quality caddie on your bag. Most of these guys will just carry your bag and offer bad or no advice. Scoring an "F" on even the most basic caddie services. These guys are not worth the $75 a bag + tip. My advice. Ask the Pro Shop who the top guys are and request there services. A great caddie on one of the Worlds greatest course will insure you have one of the best experiences of your life. Good luck…jr