{"id":4670684,"date":"2023-09-14T15:26:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/?p=4670684"},"modified":"2023-09-14T15:27:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:27:42","slug":"how-much-do-caddies-make-at-the-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/how-much-do-caddies-make-at-the-masters","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Caddies Make At The Masters?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A caddie in the PGA can become a millionaire. Even the middle-of-the-pack golfers make millions, which means some of that money goes into the pockets of the men and women carrying the golf bag. But how much do caddies actually make? And how much do they make at the PGA’s most high-profile tournament?<\/p>\n
How much do caddies make at the Masters? Caddies in the PGA average 6 to 10% of their golfer’s total winnings, including in the Masters. The average Masters winning golfer makes $3.24 million, which means the highest-paid caddy can make $324,000. While the 40th-place golfer who made the cut can make $77,400, which means the caddy made about $7,740. Caddies also make $1,500 to $5,000 per week.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sure, if you carry the bag of Rory McIlroy<\/a>, Justin Thomas, or Patrick Cantlay<\/a>, chances are you’ll do fine for yourself in the long run. But not all players get invited to the high-paying tournaments, and the competition to play in The Masters is compounded.<\/p>\n Being a caddie at the professional level is more than just wiping the mud of your player’s club during each game. It’s a passion and a dedicated lifestyle that many pursue, but only a handful reach these kinds of heights.<\/p>\n Let’s dive further into how much caddies earn with a winning professional at the Masters, and compare it with those who miss the cut. You’ll also learn about the history of caddies at the Masters who made less than minimum wage!<\/p>\nHow Much Do Masters Caddies Get Paid? Explaining How Golfers’ Winnings Affect Pay<\/strong><\/h2>\n