New Delhi: The Caddies Welfare Trust (CWT, a charitable trust) was conceived by Major R S (Billy) Bedi, VRC (Retd) and fully implemented over the last five years, with the intention to be a pan India initiative for the welfare of the caddies and to support them and their families in times of great financial/medical distress and when for whatever good reasons their daily earnings are not forthcoming for a substantial period.

Starting from the Delhi Golf Club Ltd (DGC), whose members are kind enough to donate Rs 500/- every year in support of this effort, the spirit has spread to many clubs in the region.

This year, on Monday August 13, 2018, caddy teams from 14 different clubs (Delhi Golf Club, Army Golf Club, Qutub Golf Club, Golden Greens Golf & Resorts Ltd, Chandigarh Golf Club, Air Force Golf Club, Shimla Golf Club, Jay Pee Greens, ITC Golf Club, Leela Ambience Greens Executive Golf Club, Rambagh Golf Club, Philaur Golf Club, SEPTA Chandimandir, Annadale AETRAC Golf Club,  Madhuban Golf Course, Panchkula Golf Club, AEP&TA Army Golf Club, ATS Golf Course) will be participating in the fourth Inter Caddy Tournament held under the auspices of CWT, and the gracious gesture by Delhi Golf Club in kindly donating a day for this tournament.  The DGC also donates a day for a Members Club Tournament organised by the CWT as a thanks giving for the members and their donations.

Speaking at the event, Major R S (Billy) Bedi, VRC (Retd) said, “It is a great source of satisfaction to host this tournament for caddies. They are an immense support to any golfer and the relationship is beyond symbiotic as caddy advice and concern are vital in the modern game. This event brings together the spirit of the sport and gives our caddies a chance to shine”.

Both these events have become hugely successful as of course the benefits that have already accrued, and continue to be accrued, to the caddies who subscribe to the codes of behaviour suggested by the CWT.

Visitors and members are invited to come and view this tournament to encourage them in this occupation.

The team winners will receive a prize money of 20,000/- plus trophies. Individual gross winner gets 10,000/- plus a HERO Super Splendor motorbike generously donated by HERO Motor Corp who have supported CWT activities from the outset. Several cash prizes, up to the 10th spot are also presented to the individual winners. We also receive tremendous support from several corporate houses such as Usha, DLF, Max Foundation, and the SRF Foundation.

Tiger Woods, the living golfing legend has donated Rs 3.00 lacs to this Trust and has vows that “Caddyship” is a vital part of a player’s game.