For Zozikov and many like him, caddying isn’t just a summer job — it’s a stepping stone.

“As a graduating college student, I tend to ask golfers about their path to success, how they became a member at a prestigious course like this,” he said.

Zozikov is one of dozens of recipients of the J. Wood Platt Scholarship, a program supporting caddies pursuing higher education.

This year, 20 of those scholars are volunteering during the Truist Championship — not carrying bags, but still part of the action.

“We have a motto: caddie, college, career,” said Mark Peterson, executive director of the Golf Association of Philadelphia and the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholar Program. “They come in, they caddie, they go to college — and they have a chance to build a future.”

Zozikov hopes to continue caddying part-time as he starts his new career as an insurance broker, a path he’s confident will keep him close to the game.

“They say a lot of people in insurance play a lot of golf,” he said.

And just for fun, we looked into the highest-paid caddie in 2024. That title goes to Ted Scott, who caddies for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Scott’s estimated earnings last year? A whopping $5.34 million.

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