Inside the Caddie Lounge with 28-Year PGA Tour Veteran Don “Double D” Donatello
About this episode
In this episode, host Colin Weston interviews 28-year PGA Tour veteran Don “Double D” Donatello about the life of caddies on the tour.
Do you ever wonder what the caddies get up to when the cameras stop rolling and the PGA Tour players head to the clubhouse? In this live episode from the RBC Canadian Open, host Colin Weston steps inside the Caddie Lounge (powered by [Levelwear]( www.levelwear.com) ) to uncover the gritty reality of life on the bag with 28-year tour veteran Don “Double D” Donatello. From carrying 42-pound golf bags up the equivalent of 60 flights of stairs a round to a dramatic "I quit" moment on the 4th hole, Don shares the wild, unfiltered stories of 650+ tournaments and why this lounge is a game-changer for professional caddies. Key takeaways in this episode with Don that you will discover: The Harsh Math of Caddie Economics: Don breaks down the financial gamble of being a looper - the low base salary, paying your own travel expenses, and how missing the cut means earning $0 for a week’s work. The Physical Toll of Looping: It’s not just walking. Don reveals the insane fitness stats: 18,000+ steps and 30-60 flights of stairs per day, all while balancing a 42-pound bag on uneven terrain. How the Caddie Lounge Was Born: Learn how a simple conversation over a Levelwear hat turned…
People in this episode
Host: Colin Weston
Guest: Don “Double D” Donatello
Topics covered
- caddie life
- PGA Tour
- sports economics
- fitness
- caddie lounge
- professional golf
Keywords
- caddies
- PGA Tour
- golf bags
- caddie lounge
- fitness stats
- caddie economics
- RBC Canadian Open
Sponsors
Levelwear
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