In golf, where did the term 'Caddie' come from?
When Mary Queen of Scots went to France as a young girl, Louis, King of France, learned
that she loved the Scots game 'golf.' He had the first course outside of Scotland built for her
enjoyment.
To make sure she was properly chaperoned (and guarded) while she played, Louis hired cadets
from a military school to accompany her. Mary liked this a lot and when returned to Scotland,
she took the practice with her.
In French, the word cadet is pronounced 'ca-day' and the Scots changed it into 'caddie.'
Why?
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Golf Rules
Here is an actual sign posted at a golf club in Scotland UK.
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