Special Ops to Special Caddie: A Veteran’s Journey to Dormie Club
After navigating the high-stakes world of Air Force Special Operations, Guy Mosley now finds tranquility and camaraderie on a different kind of battlefield: the golf course.
When Guy Mosley retired from the Air Force after 10 years in Special Ops, he became passionate about golf. More than a decade of intense training and missions into combat zones and hostile environments left their mark on Guy’s body and mind, so golf became an outlet to heal. He started playing golf whenever he could and caught tournaments on TV.
The more he played, the more he loved it and the better he got. “Golf is life!” Guy laughs. “I try to golf as much as I can, at least four times a week and practice just as much.” In fact, Guy plays to 1.9 handicap and is a member of the USGA.
Guy served most of his military tenure at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, so he was intimately familiar with the Pinehurst area’s focus on golf as a way of life. With all the prestigious golf clubs in the area, Guy thought he’d give caddying a try. He started out as a part time caddie at Dormie Club in West End, North Carolina, and was hooked. “I started out as just a part time guy, picking up loops in the portal,” Guy says.
Guy’s focus on hospitality makes caddying a great fit for him. His favorite part is connecting with people. “It’s awesome, I’m able to spend the majority of a day or even a weekend with a complete stranger and essentially go to battle with them on a golf course,” Guy says. “We share laughs, highs and lows, positive affirmations, jokes, and so many stories.”
After a decade in Special Ops, he says he appreciates how caddying has given him a pathway to be part of an amazing network of people and connected him to the team at Dormie Club.
More Than Just Loops
“Caddying has helped me in ways many people may not understand, especially with the re-integration of becoming a civilian again,” Guy explains. The transition from an Air Force Combat Controller and Special Ops to civilian life has been challenging, to say the least. But the game of golf and caddying have been especially healing for Guy.
“I get to meet people from all walks of life with such different stories and perspectives,” he says of his time caddying. The former Scarlet Beret says being with people who enjoy the game of golf as much as he does is rewarding. “Seeing them be able to step back from the everyday struggles and problems of life and just enjoy a day out playing the game we love is awesome,” Guy says.
After a few months of caddying a couple times a week at Dormie Club and adjusting to civilian life, Guy’s attention to service, buoyant personality, and love of golf made him a member favorite, and club staff invited him to be an Honor Caddie. “I lit up with joy,” Guy says. “It just meant so much to me.”
After being named an Honor Caddie, Guy now caddies as much as he can at Dormie Club, typically five or six times a week, but in the busy season he’ll take as many as 10 loops a week.
Caddying at Dormie Club appeals to me as a professional. I take my work seriously, and in a place that focuses so much on customer service and hospitality, it’s a great environment for me. I truly love caddying!
- Guy Mosley
Helping Other Special Forces Veterans Through Golf
Guy knows firsthand the demands of elite military service. As a Combat Controller, he was part of missions to deploy undetected into combat zones to provide air traffic control, fire support, command and control, direct action raids, foreign internal defenses, humanitarian aid, and special reconnaissance. His experience, and love of golf and being a caddie, make him uniquely qualified to serve as Director of Golf at the Better Back Nine (BB9) Foundation.
BB9 was created after a close teammate and friend took his life after his military service ended. The founders wanted to support Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans after their continuous involvement in overseas conflicts. The Foundation relentlessly pursues, promotes, and supports the mental and physical wellbeing of post-9/11 SOF combat veterans through the sport and camaraderie of golf.
“The game of golf has helped us in our lives and want to share that with others,” Guy says. The organization is working to get these veterans involved in a lifelong outdoor activity that provides an outlet, and “hopefully, a new passion,” he explains.
Guy Mosley’s journey from Special Ops to special caddie at Dormie Club is an inspiring story of golf’s therapeutic benefits. Guy thrives on building connections with golfers, making him a perfect fit for Dormie Club's commitment to crafting unforgettable memories.
Looking to enhance your next round at Dormie Club? Consider hiring a friendly caddie, like Guy, who will help you navigate the course and make the most of your time at Dormie Club.
Did we mention Guy has a 1.9 handicap?
