Scottie Scheffler’s caddie plays a vital role in the player’s results. In fact, it is no coincidence that Ted Scott is in charge of Scheffler’s bag, as he is one of the most experienced caddies on the circuit with more than 20 years of experience. Before working with Scheffler, Scott worked with Bubba Watson for 15 years, and before that with Paul Azinger and Grant Waite. In other words, he has a lot of experience.
Like all good caddies, Ted Scott is also a bit of a player and a bit of a coach. This “triple vision” provides an extra set of eyes so that Scottie Scheffler’s swing coach knows exactly what is happening with the Texan’s swing on every shot, every hole, every round and every tournament.
So if Scottie Scheffler‘s winnings are well-deserved for his incredible results, Ted Scott’s are no less deserved. And boy, have they been interesting! Scott has beaten a superstar of the stature of Rory McIlroy in 2024.
The Northern Irishman has earned $798,205 from five tournaments, while Ted Scott has earned $850,000 from results at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship alone. Not bad for a couple weeks, right?
A little speculation on Scottie Scheffler’s caddie earnings
Of course, there is a small amount of speculation in the above amounts, but a lot of certainty. The amount McIlroy earned is exactly what he has made on the PGA Tour so far, but does not include his earnings from the first two events of the season on the DP World Tour (where he finished 1st and 2nd). Logically, it also does not take into account the Northern Irishman’s other earnings from sponsorships, endorsements, etc.
As for Ted Scott’s earnings, the details of his contract with Scottie Scheffler are not public. It is common practice for the caddie to receive 10% of the player’s earnings, so the bagman’s paycheck for the last two weeks is estimated at $850,000.
However, Ted Scott’s 2024 earnings could be even more spectacular, although calculating them involves a much larger dose of speculation.
Before winning at Bay Hill and TPC Sawgrass, Scheffler played in five other PGA Tour events, earning a total of $243,950. It is common practice for the caddie to receive between 5% and 7% of the player’s paycheck when he does not win. This depends on the outcome and the agreement between the two. Obviously, it is not a straitjacket, and in the case of Scheffler and Scott, it could very well be a completely different arrangement.
But using this range as a benchmark, these five tournaments could have netted Scott between $12,197.50 and $17,076.50, bringing his season total to over $860,000 (and it’s only March).
Who else is up for some caddie lessons?