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Keith McCord ReportingIf you have a job right now, for many of you it's probably not your dream job. But what if you had the chance to actually have your dream job? We met one man who found it.
57-year old Joe George spent his day briskly walking, raking sand traps, cleaning golf balls and carrying a heavy golf bag for a guy he hardly knows, and he's loving it! In fact, when he retires later this year from his regular job, he wants to do this.
Joe George, Dream Job: Pro Caddie: "I kind of picked up the game and thought to myself, what other sport where an 18 handicapper, or someone not that good at golf, can participate at the highest level. And here it is. And I thought, I'd love to do it."
Joe first got the opportunity to caddie last April, when the Today Show had a contest asking viewers to tell them about their dream job.
Joe George: "They said, ‘Send in an e-mail tell us what you'd like to do.' I did, and I couldn't believe that they selected me; 10,000 e-mails, they selected four people, and they gave me Sergio Garcia. It was great!"
Before carrying Sergio's bag, Joe George got some advice from other pro caddies on the various do's and don't on the course. He even hired a personal trainer to get in shape.
Joe is still persuing his dream job. He's caddying at the Energy Solutions golf tournament at Willow Creek Country Club.
He's carrying clubs for Brad Adamonis, who's playing on the Nationwide Golf Tour. Brad doesn't have a regular caddie right now, so when he was asked if he'd like to help fulfill a dream, he said sure.
After today's first round, how did Joe do?
Brad Adamonis, Nationwide Tour Player: "So I think he's learning a little bit each day. Couple of little things here and there, makes a difference, when you're playing" Q-but he's got what it takes to do this? "Oh yeah, definitely."
For Joe, this is a one-shot deal. Next week Brad will have a new regular caddie; Joe, will be looking for another player.
Joe George: No guarantees after this. I am bagless after this."
Bagless, maybe, but for Joe George, he's at least had a taste of his dream job!
Joe is keeping his fingers crossed that Brad plays well and makes the cut tomorrow, because then he'll be able to caddie for the entire four day tournament.
