'Thomas Caddy' Johnson in the Hot Seat "Caddy Bonus of 300 Million Won?"
Thomas 'The 5th Major' The Players Victory Effect, McIlroy Caddie Diamond Said "1.7 Billion Won Jackpot" at 2019 PO Win
Justin Thomas (right) is cheering with caddie Jimmy Johnson on the 18th hole of the final day at The Players Championship, known as the "fifth major." Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA = Getty Images / Multibits
View original image[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "The caddie bonus is $270,000 (approximately 350 million KRW)."
This is about Jimmy Johnson, the caddie of Justin Thomas (USA), the champion of The Players Championship, known as the "5th Major." On the 15th (Korean time), after the final 4th round concluded at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (par 72, 7,189 yards), a video capturing Johnson's expression upon seeing the prize money distribution chart at the score submission area went viral. Johnson was startled when he saw the distribution chart on the smartphone screen on the table and quickly drank some water.
The Players Championship boasts the largest prize money on the PGA Tour. This year, considering that last year's tournament was canceled after the first round due to COVID-19, the total prize money was increased by $2.5 million to $15 million (approximately 16.965 billion KRW), with the winner's prize at $2.7 million (approximately 3.05 billion KRW). Usually, caddies receive 10% of the winner's prize money. Johnson hit the jackpot, an uncommon experience even for veteran caddies.
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Caddies' ultimate dream is, of course, winning the Playoffs (PO). Harry Diamond, caddie of Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), is a representative example. After McIlroy won the PO championship in 2019, he immediately transferred $1.5 million (approximately 170 million KRW) to Diamond's account. The "original emperor caddie" is Steve Williams, who worked with Tiger Woods (USA) for 13 years, including 13 major wins and a total of 72 victories. He earned over $1 million annually, and the prizes Woods received, such as cars, were generously gifted, making the spoils even more lucrative.
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