Duffy & George Solich
Inducted in 2024
Colorado philanthropists George and Geoff “Duffy” Solich were inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in recognition of their time spent caddying as young men and their dedication to youth caddie programs and the Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation.
The brothers were honored during a special event recognizing The INTERNATIONAL at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado, ahead of the playing of the BMW Championship. Nearly two hundred guests were in attendance, including broadcaster Jim Nantz, who hosted the program, and the evening’s featured guest, legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.
The Colorado natives grew up caddying at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, and both earned the Evans Scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder. They went on to become successful business executives – George Solich is chairman and CEO of FourPoint Energy, and Duffy Solich is the president of Ponderosa Energy.
Additionally, George Solich is the chairman and president of Castle Pines Golf Club, and Duffy Solich was the tournament chairman of the 2024 BMW Championship. As WGA Directors, they also have served on the WGA’s Board of Governors.
In 2012, they established the Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora, Colorado. The program has grown to four chapters across the state and has produced 52 Evans Scholars.
Duffy Solich said, “Being inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame is truly humbling when I think about the legends who came before me and paved the way – those who carried more than just a bag, but carried the spirit, tradition and honor of this great game. The entire direction of my life changed as a result of being a caddie and receiving the Evans Scholarship. Caddying has formed who I am, and it provides a great roadmap of service, hard work, trust, patience, teamwork and integrity.”
George Solich says, “When Castle Pines Golf Club was being built in 1981, we got the call at our Evans Scholarship House that they were looking for caddies. That was my first experience at Castle Pines, and I think that’s the craziest, most wonderful thing about the game of golf, is that it brings us together. Caddying taught me a lot about staying humble and staying hungry over the years, and I’m very proud to receive this award.”
For their work promoting the important role of caddies in the game of golf and using caddying as a stepping stone to professional success, George and Duffy Solich earned a place in the Caddie Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who support caddying.
