Okay, so I was watching golf the other day, and it got me thinking – how much do these caddies actually make? Especially Tiger Woods’ caddy, considering Tiger’s, you know, Tiger. So I did what any curious person would do: I dove into the internet to find out.
Digging for Info
I started by just poking around, you know, the usual. I typed in some simple stuff in the search bar, like “Tiger Woods caddy earnings,” and I found a bunch of articles and forum discussions. A lot of it was just fan speculation, but I did hit paydirt with a few sports news sites.
It turns out, caddies’ pay isn’t always straightforward. It’s usually a percentage of the winnings, plus a base salary, from what I could gather. And the percentages can vary. But for a top player like Tiger? We’re talking big bucks.
The Numbers Game
I found some info about Steve Williams, who was Tiger’s caddy for a long time, and wow. The numbers are pretty crazy.
- Steve Williams’ Net Worth: I found a few sources estimating his net worth to be around $20 million! Most of that came from his time with Tiger.
- Big Year: One article mentioned that he made a whopping $1.27 million in 2006 alone. That’s more than many professional golfers make in a year!
Putting it All Together
So, what did I learn? Basically, being Tiger Woods’ caddy, especially back in his prime, was like winning the lottery. I mean, $20 million? And over a million in a single year? It really shows how much money is involved in professional golf, not just for the players, but for the whole team around *’s crazy to think that the guy carrying the bag could make so much, but it also makes sense. They’re a big part of the player’s success.
I also read that there was some drama – they’re not together anymore. Tiger fired him in 2011. I guess things can change quickly, even at the top.
It was a fun little research project. It really opened my eyes to a different side of professional sports and the money that can come with it.
