Former player Tom Gillis starting new life as caddie on PGA Tour for Tom Hoge
Tom Gillis is going back to the PGA Tour. He just doesn't need to travel with his golf clubs anymore because he'll be carrying somebody else's.
Tom Gillis, a former PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions player, is starting a new chapter in his career as a caddie for Tom Hoge on the PGA Tour. Gillis, 58, has made the transition from playing to caddying, a career change that is uncommon but possible at the highest levels of the game. He has caddied for George McNeill on the 50-and-older circuit this season and will now work full-time for Hoge.
Gillis said the transition has added years to his life, allowing him to stay in the action and be a part of the game. He has built a reputation as a pro's pro on the golf course and knows how to keep his players loose and positive, whether they are playing well or struggling. While caddying comes with its own set of challenges, such as the weight of the bag and the heat, Gillis has been able to handle it so far.
His playing experience will be an asset to Hoge, and his general knowledge off the course will make the transition smoother.
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