Nice Story from the US Tour

[mrbluu]

http://www.weiunderpar.com/post/garrigus-wont-leave-caddies-holding-the-bag

[RobNewy]

Good on him. Seems like a top bloke

[virge666]

Nice one - lets hope his putting can get better so he can support them more.

[oncewasagolfer]

It's easy to forget about the caddies when all the attention is on the players. I wonder how much the average caddy makes on tour? Not sure if tiger would do this but I could be wrong.

[LeftyHoges]

Isn't average pay between 5% and 7.5%?

So whatever the pro earned, that percentage.

A pro hovering around the 125 mark earns around $700,000 so his caddy probably made around $35,000 to $40,000 dependant on top 20's & top 10's etc.

[3Puttpete]

I think I read somewhere recently that they get about $1000/week plus a percentage of the prize and the higher the finish the higher the percentage.

[rubin]

Isn't average pay between 5% and 7.5%?

So whatever the pro earned, that percentage.

A pro hovering around the 125 mark earns around $700,000 so his caddy probably made around $35,000 to $40,000 dependant on top 20's & top 10's etc.

this site:
http://www.golflink.com/facts_8055_earnings-pga-tour-caddy.html

I think the weekly figure is for the caddy's for the better players. I doubt those outside the top 100 would be able to afford to pay them 1000 a week + 7% of the winnings, plus live on their own.


I think I read somewhere recently that they get about $1000/week plus a percentage of the prize and the higher the finish the higher the percentage.

[markTHEblake]

Isn't average pay between 5% and 7.5%?

I believe that is the old system, a lot of them are on fixed money now.

[Double D]

It varies greatly depending on a player. As markTHEblake said many are on a fixed amount for the year, and most get a weekly payment between 1000 and 5000. They also get a percentage of prizemoney agreed upon, this percentage varies depending on the amount they receive per year. I'm certain the top players cadies are on a much better wicket than most. We always hear of players struggling to survive but rarely the caddies, great work Garrigus.

[Shane788]

Tigers old caddie done alright, he was the highest earning sportsman in NZ, and he was only a caddie.

[simmsy]

I can't believe the tour hasn't looked after the caddies in a more official capacity before this!

All the money that is out there and garrigus looks to be an exception rather than the rule for picking up his caddy's tab.

I swear to god some of the players on tour couldn't take a dump without their caddy telling them if the aim is right.

[BenM]

Good work Garrigus. Hopefully a few of the higher earning pros jump on board as well.

[Eag's]

Very classy act from Garrigus.

[Johnny Canuck]

Yep, class act.

[Webster]

Disagree. He's trying to cleanse his soul after falling to the dark side with the long putter.

[oncewasagolfer]

Did you respect him more when he was using the 28.5" kiddy putter?

[Webster]

Of course. No temptation to cheat and anchor a short putter.

[IanO]

Of course. No temptation to cheat and anchor a short putter.

This made me laugh trying to picture him anchoring that tiny putter he used to have :lol: