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BIOGRAPHY: ANDREW ALLAN FISCHER

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 175

Birth Date: December 2, 1978

Residence: Annapolis, MD

Special Interests: International Travel, Hiking, Fitness, Nutrition, Competition

Turned Professional: 2004

Joined PGA Tour: 2005

Education: A.A. educational studies, B.S. anatomy and physiology, License in PT an MT.

Right after graduation from college Andrew “Fish” Fischer, 28, began caddying professionally in 2004 at the prestigious Old Memorial Golf Club in Tampa, Florida. In 2005 he joined the Nationwide Tour and moved to the PGA Tour in mid-2005. Andrew has caddied for Steve Wheatcroft, Bryce Molder, Jeff Overton, Gavin Coles, Michael Putnam and, starting with Q-School in 2006, for Chris Stroud throughout the 2007 Tour. To date Andrew has caddied in over 120 PGA sponsored tournaments including nearly 60 on the PGA Tour.

In addition to his degree in Education with emphases in anatomy and physiology from Fairmont State Andrew graduated first in class with honors and summa cum laude. Andrew also is certified in both Personal Training and Massage Therapy (National Personal Training Institute). He is currently pursuing certification in sports psychology and nutrition. In pursuit of his vision to elevate caddying to a level he calls “player assistant” Andrew hopes to position himself to assist and support a great player whose mission is to become the best. No one questions that golf at its highest level has evolved in ways not envisioned ten years ago. Andrew believes that as more and more players commit themselves to working at the physical, nutritional and psychological dimensions of competition caddies’ skill-sets must evolve, too. He plans to be there first. He plans to be there with the most.

Born in Pittsburgh, about a 7-iron from Oakmont, Andrew moved to Annapolis, Maryland, in 1980. Growing up, “Fish,” as he known to friends and fellow caddies, participated in numerous sports beginning with Pee Wee, Little League and community football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling. Through middle school and into high school baseball and basketball dominated his competitive time. As a high school freshman Andrew found golf and a love affair began continuing to this day. His game improved steadily though not quite fast enough to start on his high school team. When not playing or practicing, Andrew caddied at every opportunity at various courses and events in the Annapolis area, mostly at the United States Naval Academy. Beginning to realize that a career in golf could be more than a dream caddying provided valuable experiences to the nuances of competitive golf while improving his own game.

Upon graduation from high school Andrew pursued an AA degree at Anne Arundel Community College. With a game now good enough to compete Andrew enrolled at West Virginia University with the intention of playing golf for the Mountaineers. Unexpectedly, WVU dropped its golf program to meet Title IX equity standards. He then transferred to Fairmont State University where he played Division II golf for two years.

Andrew holds nothing higher than his faith and family. He hopes to continue helping players meet their dreams and career goals, while developing a professional relationship that is built on loyalty and trust.

He loves experiencing life and international travel. Caddying has provided him the ability to discover new lands and different cultures. Andrew has stated, “I couldn’t imagine myself having any other career.” Choosing a career that would allow him to travel the world while helping top players has become a great learning experience. The experience of exploring different cultures is a dream that he continues to indulge in.

Born on December 2, 1978, in Pittsburgh, PA, his family soon after relocated to Annapolis, MD. Andrew had always been interested in sports ever since he could walk. When growing up, he found himself participating in every sport possible. With transportation assistance from his father and mother, Andrew found himself participating in 7 sports a year.

He is the son of Allan Fischer, an associate director for the United States Navel Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and Diane Lorton, an assistant principal of a local elementary school. Andrew has been nicknamed Fish by many caddies and players on Tour, mainly because of his last name.

As a freshman in high school, the game of golf caught his interest. He found himself sneaking on a local golf course whenever he could and spent many afternoon’s in an open field near his house hitting golf ball after golf ball. While enrolled at Fairmont he also received a teaching certification.

Through adolescence he continued to compete in many sports but golf remained a constant recreational game he was able to turn to all through high school.

After high school Andrew sought a proper transition into an accredited university by receiving an education from AACC (Anne Arundel Community College), the number one ranked academic community college in the country.

AACC acted as a stepping stone to West Virginia University. In late 1970’s, Title IX bill was passed and (WVU) decided to impede their male and female golf program. This forced Andrew to leave WVU. This sudden and unexpected move was spawned by WVU’s inability to keep their golf program. Andrew enrolled in Fairmont State the following semester and played Division II NCAA golf for them for two years.

Following graduation he relocated himself to Tampa, Florida. He fortunately landed a job caddying at an exclusive golf club in Tampa; Old Memorial Golf Club in 2004. This job was his first insight into the ever-changing profession of caddying. He enjoyed caddying at Old Memorial immensely, and this newly acquired job provided a steady income allowed him to attend the while he attended NPTI (National Personal Training Institute. ). At this school Andrew learned skills in Personal training and Massage therapy. With a solid Biomechanics background he has acquired a well developed foundation and understanding of anatomy and physiology, injury prevention and mental training. Caddying extracts the preponderance of his time, however he does keep his focus on pursuing his passions, which include swimming, yoga, running, and tennis.

In addition to certifications in PT and MT, he is also presently seeking knowledge in the field of sport psychology because of the tremendous mental strategy that professional golfers require and professional caddies provide. Andrew is currently taking efforts to become a certified sport psychologist with a specification in golf, through the American Board of Sport Psychology. As an independent contractor (PGA caddy) who has been employed by some of the top young golfers in the country has formed a current and long term goal to better himself everyday, so he can eventually work with the best golfers in the world.

Andrew started caddying professionally in the late summer of 2005. In both 2005 and 2006 he was able to assist 2 players through all three stages of Q school, and has spent two full years on the PGA Tour. This quote motivates Andrew to do his best and be a determined, compassionate individual who never gives up. As a strong willed individual, his accomplishments produce above average achievements. He pushes himself to maintain focus in every aspect of life. He strives for uncommon results to common problems. His life is truly about, never settling.