Where would I be without him?: Here is how much Tiger Woods caddie Joe LaCava earns- and ho
Tiger Woods is easily considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. Winning 15 Majors throughout his career, Woods has sealed his place in Golf’s Hall of Fame. Holding numerous records, Woods is tied in first place for the most number of men’s Major Championships win ever. Woods’ dominance was undeniable. He was the top-ranked golfer in the world from August 1999 to September 2004- 264 consecutive weeks- and again from June 2005 to October 2010- 281 consecutive weeks.
However, a golfer is nothing without his caddie and the bond that they share is indescribable. Joe LaCava has been Tiger Woods’ caddie since 2011. He was born in Newtown, Connecticut, in 1955. LaCava started his career serving as a caddie for his cousin Ken Green in 1987. The caddie gained major recognition when he was hired by Freddie Couples in 1990. They went on to winning 12 times on the PGA Tour, including the 1996 Players Championship. After joining Woods, LaCava has certainly earned his place and the trust of the golfer. Here is how much Tiger Woods’ caddie earns.
Tiger Woods’ caddie Joe LaCava’s salary is something that most people would not even dream of
LaCava joined Woods when his long time caddie Steve Williams left. A caddie generally earns around 5 to 10% of the golfer’s winnings over and above his/her base salary. According to a Forbes report, a caddie makes a base salary of anywhere between $1,500 to $2,500 per week during golf tournaments. Woods made a whopping $5.4 million during his 2018 PGA Tour.
Seeing Woods’ earnings, LaCava made around $272,000 to $544,000 in the year. Along with that, caddies also make money from partnerships with other brands. Forbes notes that caddies for big golfers like Tiger, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, can earn more than $200,000 a year from endorsements. Joe LaCava’s salary is certainly worthy of the work he does, and has left the world surprised.
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