Tour caddies get paid generally about 5-10% of the winnings. If their pro gets cut there is no money. And the winnings are heavily weighted towards the top fe

Tour caddies get paid generally about 5-10% of the winnings. If their pro gets cut there is no money. And the winnings are heavily weighted towards the top few positions. When the player wins (which is rare even for elite players) it’s well understood the caddy is going to get a big bonus. Caddies have a huge investment in their pro and the difference between winning and losing is huge for them too. There is so much money on the pga tour now that being a caddy on the bag of a top 10 player is highly lucrative, but it’s not true caddies get paid win or lose, especially on the lower tours. A great example is Jordan Speith and Michael Greller. Greller took a huge chance on a very young Jordan while he was still an am and therefore making no money. Speith was a highly touted young golfer, but that doesn’t always translate to elite tour player. Greller was along for the ride as Speith got his card, started winning, won major championships, and then got lost in the woods for a few years. Greller could have left for many other bags but didn’t and now Speith is back to winning.