Do you tip golf beverage carts attendants? 

This section compiles responses from both customers and golf beverage cart attendants across the U.S. about their tipping habits and expectations.

What does the graph show? Customer and Worker Averages.



The graph displays the tips that customers say they leave for average service from golf beverage cart attendants, compared to the average amount golf beverage cart attendants expect for the same level of service. The graph has two options, whether you tip a dollar amount per drink or tip a percentage on a total bill. The data comes from feedback submitted by TippingGuide.com users in the United States.

Golf Beverage Cart Attendant Tips

Learning the unwritten rules of the course can be harder than hitting a narrow fairway. Since cart attendants usually make a low hourly wage and count on tips to get by, knowing the right etiquette helps to make your day on the links smoother.

Tipping Beverage Cart Attendants: How Much Should You Tip?

While it’s not a law, skipping the tip is a major breach of golf etiquette. Most people stick to these simple rules of thumb:

• Use a flat amount for a single drink or snack.
• Apply a percentage similar to a standard bar tab.
• Give a larger amount for mixed drinks or heavy tabs.
• Tip more on the first round to ensure the attendant returns to your group quickly.
• Make it rain (if you’re feeling it).

When You Should Tip on the Course

• Every time you buy food or beverages.
• When the attendant tracks you down in a remote area.
• During extreme weather like high heat or rain.
• When requesting extras like custom mixers or extra ice.