Topic summary
Caddies
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Caddie.
Earnings
Caddies' pay is variable and is usually based on an allocated percentage share of prize money. At a professional level, caddies work in a high level partnership with golfers, some work as contractors to individual players in events. In 2020, caddies on the PGA European Tour became eligible to earn bonuses through sponsors' logos on their gear. In 2024, Golf Digest reported that Scottie Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott earned $2.6 million over the season with the world number 1. Caddying fees range throughout courses across the world. Caddying is a popular role for low handicap golfers which can provide opportunities to work with a variety of people.