Scottie Scheffler's caddie pay packet trumps Tiger Woods to leave golf fans stunned

Scottie Scheffler's caddie pay packet trumps Tiger Woods to leave golf fans stunned
Callum Vurley

By Callum Vurley


Published: 10/09/2024

- 18:40

Scottie Scheffler's caddie Ted Scott earns £3.2 million in 2024, sparking controversy and outpacing Tiger Woods' meagre £27,000 earnings amidst injury struggles

Golf fans have been left shocked after learning the astounding amount of cash Scottie Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, has made over the last year.

In a surprising turn of events, Scott pocketed a staggering £3.2 million in 2024, out-earning many professional golfers, including the legendary Tiger Woods.


This astronomical sum has sparked heated debate amongst fans and pundits alike, raising questions about the value and compensation of caddies in professional golf.

The eye-watering figure places Scott 19th in PGA Tour earnings, surpassing notable players such as Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, and Justin Thomas.

Scottie Scheffler

Scott Scheffler's caddie earned a whopping £3.2million this year

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Scott's earnings breakdown reveals the lucrative nature of his role.

A substantial £1.6 million came from Scheffler's recent victory at the Tour Championship, based on a 10% cut of the golfer's winnings.

This windfall has placed Scott in an enviable financial position, surpassing the earnings of many established professional golfers.

The revelation has ignited a fierce debate about the fairness of caddie compensation in relation to the players themselves.

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Some argue that Scott's earnings are disproportionate to his role, whilst others contend that caddies play a crucial part in a golfer's success and deserve their share of the spoils.

The fan backlash against Scott's earnings was swift and harsh.

One particularly scathing comment on X.com, formerly Twitter, declared, "'Caddie' is the most overrated 'job' in history. There are literally 10m people in the US that could do Ted's job."

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Scott, however, was quick to defend his position. He retorted, "Wrong.

"Not everyone would want to spend time with you because you're negative and tweet mean stuff. So that leaves 9,999,999 people that could do my 'job'."

In stark contrast to Scott's windfall, Tiger Woods' earnings for 2024 paint a sobering picture of the golfing legend's struggles.

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Scottie Scheffler's caddie hit out at fans who weren't happy with his earnings

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Woods pocketed a mere £27,000 from competing in just one tournament throughout the year, as he continues to battle persistent injuries.

The 48-year-old American's sole earnings came from his record-breaking 24th cut at the Masters.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods, meanwhile, had a tough year

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Woods' limited participation saw him miss the cut at the US Open, PGA Championship, and Open Championship.

He was forced to withdraw from other events he attempted to play.

This meagre sum falls well below the median American salary, highlighting the stark reality of Woods' current situation in professional golf.

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