Open Bag: Memoir of a Homeless PGA Tour Caddie

by Pierre Van Achterbergh

Pierre Van Achterbergh was born in Johannesburg during the days of apartheid. An unhappy childhood afforded little stability in life and he mostly drifted in the wind. Following the loss of a successful restaurant business on account of an out of control gambling addiction, a series of crazy twists and turns led him from South Africa to discover the world of professional golf. Pierre thrived within this world, caddying for leading golfers across the PGA, European, Sunshine and Asian Tours.As a professional golf caddie living a jet set life he hit the big time on the European Golf Tour, becoming one of the best caddies in the world. Unable to escape his gambling demons, life once again came crashing down around him, bringing a return to his home country but in a homeless position. Today Pierre remains homeless and unable to find employment. Above all else, Pierre Van Achterbergh has earned his stripes and at heart remains a PGA and European Tour, multi-event winning, professional caddie.

198 pages, Paperback

Published October 13, 2016

About the author

I was Born in Johannesburg...The Eldest of five Kids.Attended various Schools Matriculating at Grey College Bloemfontein.The Family moved around a lot as a kid providing a unstable childhood.

I spent time in the South African Navy after School.Starting off in the Hotel Business at first I finally owned my own restaurant.A serious gambling addiction then ended up in me losing everything.

I ended up Going to America where I discovered the World of professional Golf.and I became one of the best professional golf caddies in the World..From the very top of this Business the gambling continued finally resulting on me being homeless and on the Streets.

My BOOK.......OPEN BAG is a true story of many years spent Jet Setting across the world chasing Birdies and Dollars in the World of Professional Golf.

Reviews

[ian whyley]

Alright.

Mildly entertaining but nothing special. He is just one of those people who whatever you do for him is not enough. Not satisfied until he's on the floor. Why would a golfer want a loser on the bag?