Scottie Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, earned his winnings from The Open Championship.
In the world of professional golf, the spotlight often shines brightly on the players, but the role of the caddie should not be overlooked. The financial situation for caddies can vary greatly, and a recent look at the earnings of some of the top golfers' caddies provides an interesting insight.
During the 2024 season, Ben Silverman's caddie, Bryan Kopsick, earned around $101,000 pre-tax, for 24 events. However, it's worth noting that there is no publicly available information about who earned the highest gross earnings as a caddie on the PGA Tour from the 2024 records.
On the other hand, the earnings of Scottie Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, have been more prominent. Scott and Scheffler have been working together since 2022, and during the Claret Jug tournament at Royal Portrush in 2024, Scheffler clinched his fourth Major win. Ted Scott's earnings for caddying at Royal Portrush were $310,000, marking it as Scott's sixth six-figure payday of 2025.
The earnings of caddies are typically a fraction of what their players earn. For a typical season, a caddie might earn around 7 to 8 percent or 10 percent of the player's earnings. The base salary for a caddie is approximately $2,000 a week. However, caddies may also receive bonuses at the end of the year, the amount varying by the player.
It's important to note that the specific financial details of caddies may not be publicly disclosed. The payment for caddies is worked out between the caddie and the player. In the case of Scottie Scheffler, his approximate earnings for 2024 were around $5.5 million. His season earnings in 2025 were around $1.6 - $2 million, and first prize purse at the tournament remained at $3.1 million.
In conclusion, while the earnings of caddies may not reach the heights of their players, their role is undeniably crucial in the world of professional golf. The earnings of caddies can significantly vary depending on the player they are working with, and the financial details are often kept private. However, the successes of caddies like Ted Scott serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication to the game.
