Being the caddie for the world’s top golfer is undeniably a demanding job, but it comes with significant perks, as evidenced by the substantial earnings of Scottie Scheffler’s longtime caddie, Ted Scott, during the current PGA Tour season.
After spending 15 years caddying for Bubba Watson and contemplating retirement, Scott received an opportunity to work with Scheffler following their amicable separation in 2021. Since then, Scheffler’s career has soared, with Scott at his side, as the golfer claimed four victories, including his maiden major championship at The Masters.
Scheffler’s success has only continued, with him maintaining the top spot in the Official World Golf Rankings and securing additional victories at prestigious tournaments like The Players Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
For Scott, sticking with caddying for Scheffler has proved to be a lucrative decision. He earns 10% of Scheffler’s tournament winnings, in addition to his $135,000 base salary. With Scheffler’s total earnings for the season currently surpassing $10.9 million, Scott’s earnings before factoring in his base pay amount to $1,093,950.
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According to the PGA Tour, this figure exceeds the average earnings of a golfer on the circuit by more than $300,000 and would position Scott among the top 50 highest earners this season.
In summary, it’s evident that Scott’s decision to continue caddying for Scheffler has been financially rewarding, highlighting the benefits of being associated with a top-performing golfer on the PGA Tour.
