Hey everyone, I’m back with another deep dive into the world of golf, and today we’re talking about something a bit different – caddies. Specifically, Tiger Woods’ caddy, and just how much they’re worth. You know, those guys who carry the bags and give advice are way more important than they look. So, I got curious and did some digging.
First, I started by looking at caddies in general. Turns out, the standard deal for a caddy is pretty straightforward. I found this explanation from an Insider report that said, “If the guy makes the cut, the standard is 10-7-5 — 10% for a win, 7% for a top 10, 5% for everything else.” Sounds simple enough, right? But then, some caddies might take a smaller cut of the winnings in exchange for a higher weekly salary. It’s all about negotiation, I guess.
Then, I focused on Tiger Woods’ main caddy, Steve Williams. This guy was with Tiger from 1999 to 2011, a time when Tiger was just dominating the game. And guess what? During his time with Tiger, Steve Williams reportedly earned around $12 million! That’s just from salary and bonuses. And it’s said that he earned 20 million in total.
And if you think about it, during that period, Tiger himself made a whopping $88.3 million. So, it makes sense that his caddy would be getting a good chunk of change, too. It’s a team effort, after all. Plus, Tiger Woods became the first billionaire golfer with a net worth of over 1.1 billion USD.
Now, to give you an idea of how much caddies can make these days, I looked at the highest-paid caddy as of 2023. That’s Ted Scott, who’s been working with Scottie Scheffler since 2021. Ted’s base salary is reportedly $135,000, and he’s said to have earned around $843,600 in 2023 alone. Not too shabby, huh?
So, what did I learn from all this?
- Caddies are more than just bag carriers. They play a crucial role in a golfer’s success.
- The pay structure for caddies can vary, but it’s usually a mix of a base salary and a percentage of the winnings.
- Being a caddy for a top golfer like Tiger Woods can be extremely lucrative. Steve Williams’ estimated $12 million earnings are proof of that.
- Even today, top caddies like Ted Scott are making a pretty good living, showing that the caddy game is still strong.
That’s all for today’s post. Hope you found it as interesting as I did! It’s amazing how much goes on behind the scenes in the world of golf.
