How Much Do Caddies Earn At The Masters? Prize Money Breakdown

The Masters Tournament is underway at Augusta National, and fans are curious about how much caddies take home from golf's most prestigious event. With the final round approaching, searches for caddie earnings have spiked as viewers wonder about the behind-the-scenes payouts.

Caddies typically earn a base weekly rate plus a percentage of their player's winnings, usually 510% for a win. At the Masters, where the total purse is $20 million in 2026, the champion's caddie could pocket $200,000$400,000 if their player takes the $4 million first-place prize.

Veteran caddies like Ted Scott (Scottie Scheffler's looper) and Joe LaCava (Tiger Woods' former caddie) have earned life-changing sums at Augusta. Even caddies for non-winners receive solid payouts, with top-10 finishers guaranteeing their teams $50,000+.

The topic is trending today because Sunday's final round will determine actual payouts. Fans are also discussing caddie pay equity after PGA Tour increases in tournament purses. Augusta National doesn't disclose caddie fees, but insiders confirm rates have risen alongside the event's growing prestige.

Caddies handle far more than club selection—they read greens, manage player psychology, and often work 12-hour days during tournament week. Their Masters earnings reflect both skill and the high-pressure nature of golf's biggest stage.