Meet the caddie: Scott Sajtinac
How long have you caddied?
15 years
Players I’ve caddied for…
Craig Parry, Paul Goydos, Stuart Appleby, Trevor Immelman, Troy Merritt and Anirban Lahiri
Childhood hometown…
Perth, Australia
Did you play college golf?
No
College attended…
Murdoch (1993-1997)
What is your greatest golf memory?
1991 the first time I broke par.
What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
Shooting 59 with Stuart Appleby in the final round of the 2010 Greenbrier Classic to win by one shot.
What is the best part about being a caddie?
The people you meet along the way.
Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Seve
Favorite city to visit?
New Orleans and San Diego
Favorite course to caddie?
Hilton Head and Riveria
Favorite course to play?
LA North
Professional interests outside of golf?
I coach the Latvian women’s semi pro table tennis team
Favorite food?
Matzo Balls
Favorite beverage?
IPA
Favorite restaurant?
Sal’s in Edinburg, VA
Favorite bar?
Snickers
Favorite sports team?
Houston Astros baby
Favorite movie?
Royal Tennenbaums
Who would be in your dream golf foursome, as a player?
Seve, Chevy Chase, Anthony Bourdain
Hobbies outside of Golf?
Reading, cooking, food, writing, yoga
Any other information you would like for us to know that we may have not previously known?
I’m 6 feet tall.
What is your golf handicap?
4
What are your hobbies/passions outside of caddying?
Wine, writing
Who is your inspirational role model?
Anthony Bourdain, John Ashworth, Bono
Alternate career choice and why?
Staff writer for a TV show, I can wear sweats to work.
Nickname…
Saj, my last name shortened
What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
The Open Championship. Nothing better, the atmosphere, the gold courses, the towns, all top notch
What is your favorite restaurant on Tour and why?
Cochon Butcher, New Orleans, A burger called Le Pig Mac, and the best blood sausage you will eat
Where do you reside during the offseason?
Australia and Houston
Hi Scott, I’ve lost your email address if you get time to send me it.
Cheers,
Robbie.