What is the income of a golf caddie ?

Question

And why so much ?

Answer 1

it depends on the player. Im sure Tigers caddy makes a million a year

Answer 2

I've read that it's roughly $1K per week and a %age of the winnings. An outright win is worth up to 10% of the player's check. 2nd place a little less and so on. Tiger and Phil's caddies do VERY well. As do VJ's because he plays so much and is often a Top 10 finisher. O'Hair's caddie is rollin' in the dough the past couple weeks.

Answer 3

It can vary a lot. If you are the caddie for Tiger Woods you will do well.

If you are the caddie  for someone who misses the cut often...you won't make very much money.

Answer 4

They are paid a weekly salary, as well as a percentage of the earnings. This is negotiated between the player and caddie before they work together. In my case i am paid quarterly, and seperate percentages according to where we finish.

Answer 5

steve williams (tigers caddie) is new zealands highest paid sportsmen. he was paid an estimated $10million last year. not bad considering tiger makes around $110million a year

Answer 6

It is usually a percentage of the players winnings. I've heard anywhere from 10-20%.

Answer 7

A caddie can earn between 6% to 9%. Sometimes a deal is worked out where  they earn more or less depending on where the golfer finishes.

Caddies do a huge service to golfers. They are usually seasoned veterans of the game as well. Golf is a funny game, and the golfer isn't always the best judge of what club to use or how to approach a shot. It's always best to have a second opinion.

Think of it this way. An NBA basketball coach probably can't get out on the floor and play with the pros, but they provide a knowledge and wisdom that the players may lack. Even if the caddie is not smarter than the golfer, they can still provide a second take at the situation. Though I don't usually have a caddie. Friends that I have golfed with have persuaded me to do the right thing in the right situation several times.