Cameron Young’s Caddie Kyle Sterbinsky Is One of His Best Friends

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Cameron Young is competing for his first major title at the Masters with his caddie and close friend, Kyle Sterbinsky, who was also his college teammate at Wake Forest University. Young praises Sterbinsky's exceptional skills in reading greens.

Meet Cameron Young’s Caddie Kyle SterbinskyJared C. Tilton - Getty Images

As Cameron Young looks to win his first major at the Masters today, on his bag is his caddie and friend, Kyle Sterbinsky. The two men have a long history; they were college teammates at Wake Forest University, competing together on the men’s golf team at the North Carolina school.

“Caddies can help you with a lot of things, but I don’t know how many you’re going to find who are actually better at reading greens than any of the players,” Young said of Sterbinsky. “If he’s not better, he’s very, very good.”

Here, what to know about Cameron Young’s caddie Kyle Sterbinsky.

Young and Sterbinsky at the Masters.Andrew Redington - Getty Images

He’s from Pennsylvania.

Sterbinsky grew up in Yardley, PA, and attend the Peddie School. As a high school freshman, he qualified for sectionals of the U.S. Open, won the Garden State Cup, and he was ranked No. 9 in his class by Golfweek.

Sterbinsky played collegiate golf.

As a freshman at Wake Forest, he qualified for the 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship.

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Sterbinsky plays his tee shot on the 1st hole during Day Two of the final stage of the DP World Tour’s Qualifying School in November 2023.Octavio Passos - Getty Images

He made the switch from pro golfer to caddie.

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The duo at the 2025 Ryder Cup.Scott Taetsch/PGA of America - Getty Images

“He was nearing the end of when he was going to keep playing or not. I needed a change. Things were going poorly, and when things are going bad, you change something,” Young said of asking Sterbinsky to caddie for him last summer.

“I didn’t want to force his hand,” Young continued. “He said, ‘Yes, I’ll work for you as long as you want.’ It was going to be a couple of weeks. Played well. Another four weeks. Played well. And here we are.”

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Young and Sterbinsky after Young won The Players Championship in 2026.Ben Jared - Getty Images

Sterbinsky began working as Young’s caddie at the 2025 Truist Championship, and they have worked together since.

After he won the Wyndham Championship, Young said, “Kyle’s one of my best friends, a college teammate, and he’s great at reading greens. He’s very quickly picking up a lot of the technical skills that are required to be a really good caddie out here. He’s been a great resource for me.”

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Who is Kyle Sterbinsky and what is his role in Cameron Young's career?

Kyle Sterbinsky is Cameron Young's caddie and close friend, who has been instrumental in Young's performance on the golf course, particularly noted for his skills in reading greens.

What is the relationship between Cameron Young and Kyle Sterbinsky?

Cameron Young and Kyle Sterbinsky are best friends and former college teammates, having played together on the men's golf team at Wake Forest University.

How has Kyle Sterbinsky contributed to Cameron Young's success at the Masters?

Kyle Sterbinsky has contributed to Cameron Young's success at the Masters by providing valuable caddying support, especially in reading greens, which Young acknowledges as a significant advantage.