Pro golf - Jordan Spieth's caddie made about $2.1 million this season, more than 221

[Svnla]

PGA Tour golfers.

Wow, I did not know a caddie can make that much money per year.

Also, the once mighty Tiger Wood "only" made about $400K this year.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jordan-spieths-caddie-made-2-174037583.html

 

[Lonyo]

It speculates how much he made based on typical prize money splits between the golfer and caddie, and is only high due to the performance of the golfer.
221 other "pro" players didn't win, so they don't get big payouts.

Is it really surprising?

 

[MixMasterTang]

Looks like it was a bit under 20% of Jordan's winnings, thought they usually got closer to 10%. But for those who think the caddie just carries the clubs, you're way off. You have to be a psychiatrist, mathematician and a walking rule book as well.

 

[CraKaJaX]

You have to be a psychiatrist, mathematician and a walking rule book as well.

This. Jordan's caddie probably isn't the worst player ever. The caddie also needs to know what he's doing.

 

[mistercrabby]

Good year for golf.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Looks like it was a bit under 20% of Jordan's winnings, thought they usually got closer to 10%. But for those who think the caddie just carries the clubs, you're way off. You have to be a psychiatrist, mathematician and a walking rule book as well.

Spieth earned 22+ million this year from on-course winnings alone so his caddy allegedly earned 10%, which is the standard. Jordan is pretty tight with his caddy as well so there may have been some additional bonuses.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Spieth earned 22+ million this year from on-course winnings alone so his caddy allegedly earned 10%, which is the standard. Jordan is pretty tight with his caddy as well so there may have been some additional bonuses.

I think I remember hearing they were roommates in school. Going off the top of my head though....

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

I think I remember hearing they were roommates in school. Going off the top of my head though....

Heh. His caddy is 37 years old so that doesn't seem likely.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Heh. His caddy is 37 years old so that doesn't seem likely.

Maybe it was this, lol: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/jordan-spieth-is-annoyed-at-his-roommates-for-being-so-messy

 

[BUTCH1]

This. Jordan's caddie probably isn't the worst player ever. The caddie also needs to know what he's doing.

This, a caddie has to be familiar with all of the nuances of his players tendencies, the course they are playing and the rules of the game. Evidently Jordan values his caddy so his compensation is higher than the standard 10% of the players winnings. Heck of a season by that kid, expect more to follow too, what I like about him is how quickly he shakes off a bad hole and "rights the ship" quickly. I'm sure his caddy has a lot to do with that process.