Scheffler's Caddie Hits Jackpot... Earns 2.6 Billion KRW This Year

Golf Digest Reports on Caddie Earnings in the United States
Higher Than Average PGA Tour Player Prize Money
Scheffler Set to Play in Three Big-Money Playoff Events

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler's caddie has hit the jackpot.

Scotty Scheffler is hugging caddie Ted Scott immediately after winning The Open. Portrush (Northern Ireland) = Photo by Reuters

On July 23 (Korean time), Golf Digest reported that Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, received a salary of $1.92 million (approximately 2.62656 billion KRW). This amount is higher than the average earnings of players on the PGA Tour this year, which is $1.73 million (about 2.36664 billion KRW). It is equivalent to the 20th place on the PGA Tour's prize money ranking. There were also reports estimating that Scott earned $5,238,499 (about 7.16627 billion KRW) last year.

Last year, Scheffler won as many as seven tournaments, and with his victory at the Tour Championship, he took home $25 million in a single event, recording a staggering total prize money of $62,228,357 (about 85.12839 billion KRW). This year, he has already claimed four wins, including two major titles at the PGA Championship and The Open. So far, he has earned $19.2 million (about 26.2656 billion KRW). Scheffler is scheduled to compete in three more FedEx Cup Playoff events. As a result, Scott's earnings are expected to increase even further.

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