College Teammates Reunite as Caddie-Player Duo at Masters

Cameron Young's longtime friend Kyle Sterbinsky is on his bag as he seeks his first major title.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:00pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the abstract forms of two golfers engaged in a match, with their bodies and movements broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The close-knit partnership between golfer Cameron Young and his caddie Kyle Sterbinsky is reflected in their dynamic, cubist-inspired visual representation.Wake Forest Today

As Cameron Young looks to win his first major championship at the Masters, his caddie is his college teammate and close friend Kyle Sterbinsky. The two played together at Wake Forest University and have reunited on the PGA Tour, with Sterbinsky taking over caddie duties for Young last summer.

Why it matters

The caddie-player relationship is crucial in professional golf, and Young has found success with his longtime friend Sterbinsky on the bag. Their collegiate history and strong personal bond provide an added layer of trust and chemistry that can make a difference at the highest level of the sport.

The details

Sterbinsky, who grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania and attended the Peddie School, was a standout junior golfer before joining the Wake Forest team. As a freshman, he qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship. When Young was struggling last year, he asked Sterbinsky to take over as his caddie, and the partnership has flourished, with Young crediting Sterbinsky's green-reading skills and technical expertise.

  • Sterbinsky began working as Young's caddie at the 2025 Truist Championship.
  • Young and Sterbinsky played together on the Wake Forest men's golf team.

The players

Cameron Young

A professional golfer seeking his first major championship victory at the Masters.

Kyle Sterbinsky

Cameron Young's college teammate at Wake Forest University who is now serving as his caddie on the PGA Tour.

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What they’re saying

“'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. If he's not better, he's very, very good.'”

— Cameron Young

“'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.'”

— Cameron Young

“'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.'”

— Cameron Young

What’s next

Young and Sterbinsky will look to capture Young's first major championship victory at the 2026 Masters Tournament.

The takeaway

The close personal relationship and collegiate history between Cameron Young and his caddie Kyle Sterbinsky has provided a strong foundation for their successful partnership on the PGA Tour, showcasing the value of trust and chemistry between players and their caddies.