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Adolphus 'Golf Ball' Hull

 

Inducted in 1999


Adolphus “Golf Ball” Hull was a longtime professional caddie best known for his work alongside Raymond Floyd and Calvin Peete.

A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Hull began caddying on the PGA TOUR in the 1960s. Hull is known by most golf fans for his time as the caddie for four-time major champion Raymond Floyd, with whom Hull worked for more than 20 years. Hull also worked briefly for Jerry Pate and for Calvin Peete. Hull died in 2015.

For his work promoting the important role of caddies in the game of golf, Adolphus Hull earned a place in the Caddie Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who support caddying.

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