From Finance to the DP World Tour | Daniel Wakefield’s Journey

🎙️ From Finance to the Fairways | Wakey's Journey to the DP World Tour What does it take to build a career in professional golf while balancing a full-time job and family life? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I'm joined by Daniel "Wakey" Wakefield to discuss his incredible journey from working in finance to becoming a DP World Tour caddie alongside his day job. We talk about how social media opened unexpected doors, what life is really like inside professional golf, and his long-term ambition of one day becoming a full-time tour caddie. It's an honest conversation about taking opportunities, backing yourself and proving you don't have to give up everything to chase your passion. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – From finance to golf 02:15 – Why he wants to change his career 03:46 – Getting into caddying 05:20 – Moving to Dubai 09:12 – Surreal tour moments 11:00 – Life amongst tour caddies 15:07 – Challenges in the industry 16:24 – AI and the future of work 18:12 – DP World Tour vs PGA Tour 22:07 – Social media opportunities 25:08 – Family life and balance 30:38 – Strategy lessons from tour golf 33:34 – Playing vs caddying 36:50 – Blitz Golf discussion 44:34 – Golf media and presentation 50:49 – The future of professional golf 66:42 – What's next for Wakey 🤝 Podcast Partners 👟 Payntr Golf – 15% Off Performance golf footwear worn by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. https://payntrgolf.co.uk CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST 📊 Shot Scope – 15% Off https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🏌️ Srixon Golf https://www.srixon.co.uk 🏌️ Cleveland Golf https://www.clevelandgolf.com 📱 Connect with Wakey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeythecaddy/ 🎙️ Follow Birdie Golf Club Podcast Instagram YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts If you've ever thought about changing careers, chasing a dream or wondered what life is really like inside professional golf, this episode is for you.