Scottie Scheffler has become one of the highest-earning golfers in the history of the PGA Tour, collecting more than $114 million in official prize money during his remarkable career. Yet despite the staggering amount of money he has earned, the World No. 1 has admitted there is one expense he barely gives a second thought to—paying his longtime caddie, Ted Scott.
The pair have formed one of the most successful player-caddie partnerships in modern golf since joining forces in late 2021. Together, they have celebrated multiple PGA Tour victories, major championship titles and lengthy spells with Scheffler sitting atop the Official World Golf Ranking.
What has surprised many fans, however, is Scheffler’s candid admission that he has almost no involvement in calculating how much his caddie earns after each tournament.
Speaking recently about his financial arrangements, Scheffler revealed that he has someone on his team who takes care of all of his bills, including Ted Scott’s payments. The two-time Masters champion jokingly described himself as “basically a child” when it comes to keeping track of finances, explaining that he simply receives a text after tournaments informing him how much Scott will be paid.
Rather than reviewing the figures himself, Scheffler said he simply approves the payment and moves on, trusting that everything has been calculated correctly. The lighthearted confession quickly caught the attention of golf fans, many of whom jokingly described the arrangement as “childish” because of how little involvement the world’s top-ranked golfer has in handling his own finances.
Although the exact terms of their agreement remain private, caddies on the PGA Tour are traditionally paid a weekly base salary along with a percentage of their player’s winnings. A victory often earns a caddie around 10 percent of the prize money, while lower finishes typically result in smaller percentages.
Considering Scheffler’s incredible success over the past several seasons, those payments have added up to an extraordinary amount. Since Ted Scott joined his bag, Scheffler has won numerous tournaments, including multiple major championships, earning well over $100 million in official prize money during that span. Based on the traditional payment structure used across professional golf, Scott is widely believed to have earned several million dollars, making him one of the highest-paid caddies in the sport.
For Scheffler, however, the money has never been the focus. He has repeatedly emphasized that he plays golf because he loves competing and feels grateful for the financial rewards that come with success. He has also made it clear that Ted Scott deserves every dollar he earns, crediting his caddie for playing a vital role in his development and continued dominance.
Scott’s experience, calm demeanor and course-management advice have become key ingredients in Scheffler’s success. Their relationship extends far beyond the standard player-caddie dynamic, with mutual trust and friendship helping create one of the strongest partnerships on the PGA Tour.
The story has resonated with fans because it offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of one of golf’s biggest stars. While most professional athletes closely monitor every aspect of their finances, Scheffler appears perfectly content leaving those responsibilities to trusted members of his team, allowing him to focus solely on preparing for tournaments and competing at the highest level.
As Scheffler continues to add victories and millions more to his career earnings, Ted Scott’s share of those winnings is expected to grow as well. And if the World No. 1’s comments are anything to go by, he is unlikely to start checking the numbers anytime soon, preferring instead to let his financial team handle the details while he concentrates on winning golf tournaments.
