Background
Caplin, Ty was born on September 5, 1935 in Plymouth, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl James and Helynn (Tyler) Caplin.
professional golfer Country club owner
Caplin, Ty was born on September 5, 1935 in Plymouth, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl James and Helynn (Tyler) Caplin.
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, Michigan State University, 1960.
Assistant golf professional, Tripoli Country Club, Milwaukee, 1963; assistant golf professional, Aptos (California) Golf Club, 1964; teaching golf professional, Olympic Club, San Francisco, 1964-1965; head golf professional, Mira Vista Country Club, El Cerrito, California, 1966-1969; head golf professional, Las Positas Golf Course, Livermore, California, 1970-1971; head golf professional, Castlewood Country Club, Pleasonton, California, 1972-1978; owner, director golf, Elkhorn Country Club, Stockton, California, since 1978. Consultant Sacramento City Recreation, 1986.
Board of directors Junior Golf Association Northern California, Santa Cruz, 1972-1980. With United States Army, 1961-1962. Member National Professional Golfer's Association (board directors since 1992), Northern California Professional Golfers Association (board directors, president 1984-1986, various offices since 1982, Professional of Year 1985, 86, Bill Strausbaugh award 1988, 89, 90, 91), Professional Golfers Association American (Class A), Stockton Chamber of Commerce (member committee 1982-1992, Small Business Person of Year 1991).
Married Nancy Lou Rickman, March 26, 1960. Children: Kimberly Joy, Catherine Ann, Kristen Lynn.