Meet the caddie: Kyle Peters
By Susanna Baker · December 28, 2019
How long have you caddied?
Since 2010
Players I’ve caddied for…
Corey Conners, Veronica Felibert, Scott Harrington, Steve Lowery, Chris Naegel and Nicholas Thompson
Childhood hometown…
Charleston, SC
High school attended…
James Island Charter High School
Did you play college golf?
Yes
Where did you play?
Robert Morris University (2011-2013)
What is your greatest golf memory?
Playing golf at Robert Morris University and all the good times at practice, tournaments and traveling with my teammates.
What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
My first PGA Tour event at the 2014 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
What is the best part about being a caddie?
Traveling the world and meeting new people everywhere we go.
Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Tiger Woods and Adam Scott
Favorite city to visit?
Medellin, Colombia
Favorite course to caddie?
Oakmont Country Club
Favorite course to play?
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
Professional interests outside of golf?
Traveling
Favorite food?
Chicken
Favorite beverage?
Water
Favorite restaurant?
Charleston Crab House
Favorite bar?
Mynt (Charleston)
Favorite sports team?
Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Hornets
Favorite movie?
Happy Gilmore
Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Dave Stone, Zak Smith and Satoshi Kodira
Hobbies outside of golf?
Going to the gym, baseball games, pool or beach and hanging out with friends
What is your golf handicap?
9
Who is your inspirational role model?
My Dad
Alternate career choice and why?
NASCAR pit crew, I love competition and feel like that’s something I’d enjoy.
Nickname…
Peppers
What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career?
Winning the 2019 Valero Texas Open and caddying in the masters the following week.
What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
San Antonio because we won there
Where do you reside during the off season?
Charleston, SC
Greatest golf shot you have personally witnessed on Tour?
Corey Conners tap in to win the Valero Texas Open.
Charleston boy dun gud! Way to go, Kyle. We keep looking for you on TV. Good luck to you and Corey.
Yes, those college days were fun. You’re a special person and I am so proud of you. Keep reaching for the stars.
I don’t know you but know your dad, what a great person! I’m proud to know him and he’s certainly very proud of you!