Meet the caddie: Chad Antus

How long have you caddied?
Since 2002

Players I’ve caddied for…
Peter Malnati, Doug LaBelle, Chris Tidland, Brett Wetterich, Heath Slocum, Hank Kuehne, Nick Thompson, Aaron Goldberg

Childhood hometown…
Latrobe, Pa.

High school attended…
Greater Latrobe, Class of 1991

Did you play college golf?
No

College Attended
Clarion University 

What is your greatest golf memory?
Finished 2nd in Westmoreland County amateur 2-ball with good friend as partner. Lost in playoff to my brother and another good friend as his partner.

What is the best part about being a caddie?
The feeling you get when you have a chance to win on Sunday.

Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Arnold Palmer

Favorite city to visit?
Pebble Beach

Favorite course to caddie?
Seminole Golf Club

Favorite course to play?
Latrobe Elks 

Favorite food?
Tacos

Favorite beverage?
Blue Moon

Favorite restaurant?
Coolinary Cafe

Favorite bar?
Stadium Grill in Abacoa

Favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite movie?
Caddyshack

Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Dad, brother and Arnold Palmer

Hobbies outside of Golf?
Enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and her daughter. Playing golf. Watching movies. Golden Tee (golf video game). Fishing. Watching sports especially NFL (Pittsburgh Steelers).

Do you have a nickname on Tour?
Chadley, player Peter Malnati started calling me that.

What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career?
First win on the Kom Ferry tour with Chris Tidland.

What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
Pebble Beach. Probably the most amazing part of the world I have been to.

Greatest golf shot you have personally witnessed on tour?
6 iron holes out for an eagle 2 by Peter Malnati on our 17th hole on Friday in Phoenix. We needed to play last 2 holes in -3 to make cut. Unfortunately made par on last but still was amazing.

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