Masters 2026: How Much Are the Caddies Paid?

Caddies can earn big paydays at the prestigious golf tournament.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented golf tournament scene with overlapping planes of green, white, and blue, conveying the dynamic energy and importance of the caddies at the Masters.The Masters tournament's iconic caddies are an integral part of the event, guiding golfers to victory and potentially earning lucrative paydays.Augusta Today

The Masters golf tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the sport, with a multi-million dollar prize pool. While the focus is often on the golfers, the caddies who guide them can also earn substantial paychecks. Caddies typically receive a percentage of their player's winnings, with the standard being 10% for a win, 7% for a top-10 finish, and 5% for other placements. Top caddies may also earn sponsorship deals and a portion of their player's endorsement contracts.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most high-profile golf tournaments, attracting the best players in the world. Understanding the financial side of caddying at this event provides insight into the lucrative world of professional golf and the important role caddies play in supporting their players.

The details

At the 2025 Masters, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy won the tournament, earning $4.1 million - the largest payout in Masters history. His long-time caddie, Harry Diamond, likely earned around $410,000 based on the standard '10-7-5' payout model. Caddies can also earn sponsorship deals and a share of their player's endorsement contracts. However, caddies are also responsible for covering their own expenses, which can range from $25,000 to $50,000 per year.

  • The 90th annual Masters tournament is currently underway in 2026.
  • In 2025, Rory McIlroy won the Masters, earning a $4.1 million prize - the largest in tournament history.

The players

Rory McIlroy

A professional golfer from Northern Ireland who won the 2025 Masters tournament, earning a record $4.1 million prize.

Harry Diamond

Rory McIlroy's long-time caddie, who likely earned around $410,000 for his work at the 2025 Masters based on the standard caddie payout model.

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What they’re saying

“If the guy makes the cut, the standard is 10-7-5 — 10% for a win, 7% for a top 10, 5% for everything else.”

— Michael Collins, Former PGA Tour caddie

“Caddies can, in fact, get sponsorship deals. He pointed to the PGA's current partnership with Valspar.”

— Ted Scott, Caddie for 2024 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler

What’s next

The 2026 Masters tournament will continue through the weekend, with the winner set to be crowned on Sunday. The total prize pool and caddie payouts for this year's event have not yet been announced.

The takeaway

The Masters is one of the most lucrative events in professional golf, with caddies able to earn substantial paychecks by supporting their players. While the focus is often on the golfers, the caddies play a vital role and can benefit financially from their players' success.