How much does a caddie make on the PGA tour?

Answer 1

Professional Caddies are salaried at $1,000 per week plus 5% of the tournament purse, 7% of a top 10 and 10% for a victory. This amounts to a heft paycheck.

Tony Navarro : $442, 548 (June 2006 to June 2007)

Allistair Matheson: $337,888

Damon Green started out as a pro, but became a caddy seeking an increase in pay. His 2006/7 season earned him $367,716; more than his 1994/5 season as a pro golfer.

Steve Williams, caddy for Tiger Woods made an incredible $1.27 million last year. He has been Tiger's caddy since 1999, and recently received a $140,000 Ford GT as a tip. Not bad for an afternoon of work.

We must remember, however, that caddies are responsible for their own lodging expenses; and now that Golf is international, that can add up quickly. It's estimated that caddies spend 25% of their earnings on lodging expenses. Even so, they are making a lot of money.

Even non pro caddies can make over $1000 per week, as standard tips can be $50 or $100 per round per bag; considering TPC Sawgrass is $350 to play or one can pay over $500 to play Shadow Creek.

Source: "Top-Earning Caddies" www.forbes.com. June 11, 2007

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Answer 2

Millions and millions of dollars. Steve Williams (Tiger Woods' caddy) and Jim 'Bones' Mackay (Phil Mickelson's caddy) would be the highest paid caddies on tour. There never is full disclosure of how much caddies get paid or what percentage of the winners they get, although it would be around 10 percent of the winners' cheque.

In 2000 (the year Tiger Woods won the US Open, The Open and USPGA Championship and a whole host of other events) Steve Williams was the highest paid New Zealand sportsperson, and considering he doesn't even play a sport this is quite an achievement.

Answer 3

The pay of a caddy varies between each ranking-(You can find a List of the rankings below)- Here is the basic pay scale of a Caddy--- **Note- these include 18 hole and 9 hole loops-------"B"- $16 Plus tips ($10 every 9 holes Plus tips), these may range from $8-$30 (or higher) depending on how well the member thinks you did. An Average of $25 for 18 holes. Average of $20 every 9 holes. "A"- $20 Plus tips($15 every 9 holes plus tips), Get better tips than "B" caddies An Average of $30 for every 18 holes. Average of $26 every 9 holes. "Honor"- $22 Plus Tips($20 every 9 holes plus tips), An Average of $40 every 18 holes. Average of $30 every 9 holes. "Captain"- $26 plus tips($22 every 9 holes plus tips) Average of $45-$50 Every 18 holes. Average of $36 every 9 holes.--------------- Caddies earn money depending on what level caddy they are. The basic ranking of caddies are ----"C"- Just beginning, First Year (This level is not always present) "B"- Beginning or has had enough loops to move up from a C to a B. "A"- Has had at least 15 loops and 1-3 recommendations to move up to an "A" from members. "Honor"- Has had multiple recommendations from members to be moved up from an "A", Does an excellent job caddying. (This may be the hardest to be moved up too.) "Captain"- Captains are usually exemplary caddies who do every aspect of caddying the correct way, they have had many recommendations from members and from the Caddie Master.-------- In Conclusion, Caddies may make anywhere from $1000-$5000 During One Summer depending on their rank and how many times they attend during the summer. During Tournaments is the best time to make money. If you caddy for a tournament that goes three days you can make $180-$350.

Answer 4

10% of whatever the PGA player earns at the end of each tournament

Answer 5

A caddy on the PGA tour can make up to 10% of what the pro makes.

Answer 6

It depends on what the golfer wants to pay. Most caddies do get 10% of the winners purse.

Answer 7

9 - 11% of the purse.

Answer 8

1000.00 a week plus 5%, 10% if u win

Answer 9

The going rate is 10% of the prize.