PARMATE PROFILE
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W
ith more than three years of experi-
ence as a professional caddie at Bali
Hai and Royal Links, ParMate Katie
knows what it takes to excel on the job.
"To be successful, it takes an outgoing person-
ality and the ability to adapt to the type of group
we are paired with — whether serious or just
friendly," the Amarillo, Texas, native says. "We
have to be inquisitive and make each member of
our group feel special."
According to Katie, her role on the course is
half forecaddie and half ambassador of fun, who
"assists golfers by providing course knowledge,
course maintenance, yardages, green reads, and
club selection, while providing a relaxed and en-
tertaining atmosphere."
What do you like most about working as a Par-
Mate? The people I meet. It's amazing how many
I've kept in touch with after the round and how
many come back and visit me. In fact, I just re-
turned from Canada, where I played with one of
my regulars at his club.
What is your greatest strength on the job? My
personality and knowledge of the game. I'm fun,
I know what I'm doing, and I'm good at my job.
Those traits allow me to exceed expectations and
that's always a nice feeling.
What is the best compliment you have ever re-
ceived on the job? A man told me that he hopes
his daughter turns out to be a woman like me.
That's a pretty bold statement.
What one word would you use to describe
yourself? Engaging.
What do you like to do when you aren't work-
ing? I like to travel, golf, gamble, go to any sport-
ing event, paint, and cook.
Are you an avid golfer? Yes! I try to play twice
a month or more.
What's one thing about your job most people
don't know? Each ParMate is a model.
What might someone be surprised to know
about you? I have a Masters degree.
Your favorite thing about golf? The way it con-
nects people and the places it takes you. A sim-
ple shirt logo can instigate conversations
between strangers and connect them. Those con-
nections can lead to lifelong friendships.
SERVICE
WITH A SMILE
With her shining personality,
ParMate Katie makes golf fun
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