If you really want to know what's going on, ask a caddie. This is true at the club level and on the pro tours. Of course, part of their job security is the third part of the old adage "show up, keep up, and shut up," so a smart caddie chooses his or her confidants wisely. For over three seasons, Golf Digest Senior Writer Joel Beall has earned their trust. The monthly columns Beall produces with his network of sources consistently deliver revelatory insight to the inner workings of tour life. In case you've ever fantasized about quitting your job and trying to find a pro bag, read this Undercover Caddie collection first.

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