Scottie Scheffler with caddie Ted Scott (Image: Getty Images)
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler kicked off the 2026 season with a victory in his first tournament. The US golf sensation secured a four-shot win at The American Express event, bagging a prize pot of £1.2million.
The triumph not only benefits Scheffler but also his dedicated caddie Ted Scott, both on and off the course. Scott is set to receive a portion of the prize money earned by Scheffler.
Although the specifics of their deal are confidential, it’s typical for caddies to receive 10 per cent of the winning prize money, with smaller percentages for lower finishes in the rankings, and some also earn a base wage.
However, Scheffler has confessed that he isn’t entirely sure about the details of the deal. “It’s been a fun year, I don’t really think about the money that much,” Scheffler admitted on the Pardon My Take podcast in 2024.
“I think that kind of becomes a big deal with the FedEx and everything but, at the end of the day, I’m just playing golf. And the money is just a gift on top of that.
Scottie Scheffler at the American Express event (Image: Getty Images)
“We have a girl that helps us pay bills basically because I’m a child and can’t keep track of all that stuff! She quickly took over that job and texts me at the end of each week, saying; ‘Hey, this is how much we’re paying Ted’? I’m like; ‘That’s great’.”
Following his victory in The American Express – which was his 20th PGA Tour crown – the 29 year old four-time major winner expressed satisfaction with his performance, particularly after a break.
“I did a good job of staying patient and executing when I needed to,” he said. “It was a really solid day.
“I always dreamed of being able to play out here and compete. It’s an even bigger blessing to be able to win some tournaments, there’s always a certain amount of rust when it comes to playing competitive golf.
“You can simulate as best you can at home, but you can only get into the heat of the moment when you’re posting a score and in contention at a tournament. It’s nice to see some of the stuff I’ve been working on has paid off.”
Youngster Blades Brown was neck and neck with Scheffler in second position heading into their final round, before falling behind. However, the 18-year-old was motivated by witnessing the world No.1 in action.
Stay up-to-date with the latest golf news Join us on WhatsApp
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
“I get to play in a PGA Tour event and to play with Scheffler and see him win it, so that was insane. I got some things I got to sharpen up, and hopefully we see if we can do what Scottie’s doing,” Brown said.
“One of the coolest things I learned was how underrated Scheffler’s short game is. To see it in person, to look at the trajectory, spin and control he has with his wedges and short game.
“Obviously, his putting is insane, too. I’m definitely going to go work on that.”
