Meet the caddie: David Pelekoudas
By Alex Juliano · December 28, 2019
How long have you caddied?
Since 2010
Players I’ve caddied for…
Blayne Barber, Brian Campbell, Shawn Stefani, Jonathan Byrd, Marty Dou
Childhood hometown…
Newport Beach, CA
High school attended…
University High School Class of 2012
Did you play college golf?
Yes
Where did you play?
Pepperdine University (2013-2016)
What is your greatest golf memory?
Our team winning the WCC Championship my junior year at Pepperdine.
What is your greatest memory as a caddie?
Securing our PGA Tour Card.
What is the best part about being a caddie?
Working with the best golfers in the world day in and day out.
Instagram Handle
@bigwave_dave_
Interests outside of golf?
Basketball, going to the gym, fishing, going to the beach, traveling
Favorite professional golfer growing up?
Tiger Woods
Favorite city to visit?
Dallas
Favorite course to caddie?
Quail Hollow
Favorite course to play?
Monterey Peninsula CC
Professional interests outside of golf?
Real estate
Favorite food?
Pizza
Favorite beverage?
Water 😉
Favorite restaurant?
Nobu
Favorite bar?
41 Ocean – Santa Monica
Favorite sports teams?
Chicago Cubs, New England Patriots and Michigan football and basketball
Who would be in your dream foursome (as a player)?
Tiger, Trump, and my Dad
What is your golf handicap?
0
Who is your inspirational role model?
Tom Brady
Nickname…
Big wave dave
What has been the biggest highlight of your caddying career?
My first player getting his PGA tour card.
What is your favorite stop on Tour and why?
The players for the tournament and Dallas for the city.
What is your favorite restaurant on Tour and why?
Chipotle, quick and easy
Where do you reside during off season?
Southern California
What is one thing about you that most people would be surprised to know?
I didn’t start playing competitive golf until I was 16.
Greatest golf shot you have personally witnessed on Tour?
Tyler Duncan’s Eagle hole out on the 1st hole at the travelers from the hill right of the fairway.
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