It’s no secret that success on the PGA Tour gives golfers an embarrassment of riches when it comes to prize money.
And one professional caddy has now revealed exactly how much he rakes in as a result of his services on the course.
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PGA Tour Caddy Bryan Kopsick may not work for one of the world’s elite, but his golfers have certainly had a great season.
Kopsick has caddied for Ben Silverman for the past three years, with the Canadian finishing the season 110th on the Tour’s money list.
Over 24 events, Kopsick faithfully served as Silverman’s caddy, helping him achieve seven top-25 finishes.
It has been a career-best season for the 36-year-old and the highlight came when he finished T4 at the Procore Championship in September.
And now Kopsick has taken to social media to explicitly share Silverman’s earnings, as well as the share he took home himself.
Kopsick – who humorously calls himself “Chief Hydration Officer (CHO) & Director of Yardages for Ben Silverman” in his X biography – began the post with the caption: “How much are PGA Tour caddies paid?”
He then went on to break down how his total salary for this season had been calculated.
For each of the 24 events he has worked, Kopsick earned a flat fee of £1,500 ($2,000).
In addition, the default rate sees caddies also receive five percent of their golfer’s tournament prize money – but Kopsick was told his financial deal with Silverman actually sees him receive eight percent instead.
Generally, a caddy’s pay increases to seven percent for a top 10 finish and 10 percent for a tournament win — but each golfer can ultimately set his own course, hence Kopsick’s higher base price.
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Given that Silverman received a total of £970k ($1,262,599) in prize money this year, his caddy therefore received an additional £78k ($101,007.92).
That brings his total annual salary to just over £114,000 ($149,000), although he mentioned that this did not take into account any additions from sponsorship deals or off-course income, nor did it take into account deductions due to travel expenses.
In his X post, Kopsick then invited fans to “ask anything” surrounding his revelations, and the comments really came pouring in.
One person asked if he was happy in his role and if he thought his pay grade was fair.
Kopsick answered the question: “1. F*** yes I am. I have the coolest job in the whole world.
“2. Oh, yes I do. Beyond fair. I have zero pro golf talent and can eat ice cream the night before a round.”
Caddies for the best golfers in the world can earn much larger sums than Kopsick, with it previously reported that the world no. Scottie Scheffler’s caddy pocketed nearly £4 million year 2024.
But Kopsick was clear about what his motivation was when it came to his job, which often keeps him away from home for long periods.
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“It’s tough but we don’t do it for the money,” Kopsick said. “It’s extremely rewarding to try to help someone succeed at what they’re really good at.”
He added: “(The job is) not for everyone. Have to learn about balance and have a smaller family. We don’t have kids and yet I miss home like hell as soon as I leave.
“It’s nice to have a lot of time off when we’re not working. There are times we go 30+ days on the road and work in a row.”
