Brian Bianchi: How Weequahic’s Caddie Program Builds a Path to the Evans Scholarship

Brian Bianchi, Vice President of Caddie Development for the Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation, explains why Weequahic Golf Course became the right home for a public youth caddie program in Newark. Mike reflects on his round with Brian, Tim Christ and Chris Krno, where the caddies provided yardages, cleaned golf balls, replaced divots, maintained pace and created conversation without waiting to be directed. They also explain how any golfer can reserve one of Weequahic’s 8:00 or 8:12 weekend tee times, experience a traditional walking round with a caddie and directly support the students learning the job.

Brian details his path from 18 years at Baltusrol Golf Club to leading caddie-development efforts, the progression from a student’s first training session to handling a complete 18-hole loop and the qualities that separate dependable caddies. He also explains how consistent caddie work, academic performance, financial need and strong character can position a student for the Evans Scholarship, while placing Weequahic within the expanding caddie-development pathway across New Jersey.

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