US Open: Caddys For A Cure

By Barry Ritholtz - June 14th, 2009, 8:30PM

My partner Mike is caddying for Todd Hamilton tomorrow on the Black course at the US Open.

This came about through Caddys For A Cure, a charity that auctions off slots carrying the bags of major golf pros during US Open competitions on eBay.

A day carrying bags can range anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 and even $20,000.

Proceeds go to number of good causes and charities.

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