Inquiries concerning Ted Scott's earnings as Scottie Scheffler's caddie during The Open Championship
In a thrilling turn of events at the recent tournament held at Royal Portrush, Scottie Scheffler clinched his first Claret Jug, marking a significant milestone in his career. Scheffler's impressive performance, which included rounds of 68, 64, 67, and 68, earned him a payday of around $341,000.
The championship purse at the tournament remained at a hefty $17 million, with the first prize purse standing at $3.1 million. Scheffler's win also marked the fourth Major victory for him and his caddie, Ted Scott.
Ted Scott, who has been Scheffler's caddie since late 2021, pocketed a share of the winning check, earning $310,000. Scott's earnings, however, are significantly less compared to the winnings of the players. The exact earnings for caddies can vary greatly depending on the player and the number of events they participate in.
Caddies' payments are worked out between the caddie and the player, and while the exact figures are not always publicly disclosed, it's estimated that a caddie can earn around 7 to 8 percent and 10 percent of the player's earnings. In the case of Scheffler, his season earnings before Royal Portrush were around $1.6 - $2 million, with six six-figure paydays and 13 paydays over $100,000.
Scott's base salary is around $2,000 per week, but he may also receive bonuses at the end of the year or a raise after a few years of service. This was evident in the previous season when Scott earned more money than most PGA Tour stars, although the exact 2024 earnings figure is not specified in the available data.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Ben Silverman's caddie, Bryan Kopsick, earned around $101,000, pre-tax, for 24 events in the 2024 season.
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