How Much Money Has Xander Schauffele’s Caddie Austin Kaiser Earned In 2024?

2024 has been a monumental year for Xander Schauffele and his caddie, Austin Kaiser. Schauffele, already a top-tier golfer, bolstered his standing by winning two Majors – the PGA Championship and The Open Championship at Royal Troon. His stellar performance, which included 17 top-25 finishes and 12 top-10 results in 18 starts, translated into substantial earnings for both him and Kaiser.

Schauffele’s prize money for the year stands at nearly $16 million, making him the second-highest earner on the PGA Tour behind Scottie Scheffler. Schauffele has acknowledged that his success is a team effort, crediting much of his achievement to Kaiser, his loyal caddie.

Caddies on tour typically earn a percentage of the player’s prize money, usually around 10% for victories, 7% for top-10 finishes, and 5% for making the cut. These earnings are often supplemented by a salary or retainer.

For Kaiser, this setup has proven highly lucrative. Based on Schauffele’s winnings, Kaiser has potentially earned around $1.28 million in bonuses this year. Here’s a breakdown of how Kaiser’s earnings stack up from various events in 2024:

1. **The Sentry**: Schauffele finished T10th, earning $530,000. Kaiser’s cut was approximately $37,100.
2. **The American Express**: Schauffele’s T3rd place brought in $635,600, with Kaiser earning about $44,492.
3. **Farmers Insurance Open**: A T9th finish meant $236,250 for Schauffele and $16,537.50 for Kaiser.
4. **AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am**: Schauffele’s T54th place earned him $42,500, giving Kaiser $2,125.
5. **Genesis Invitational**: Schauffele’s T4th place resulted in $866,667, with Kaiser receiving $60,666.69.
6. **Arnold Palmer Invitational**: A T25th finish brought Schauffele $162,800 and Kaiser $8,140.
7. **The Players Championship**: Schauffele’s T2nd place earned him $1,891,667, with Kaiser getting $132,416.69.
8. **Valspar Championship**: Schauffele finished T5th, earning $298,725 and Kaiser $20,910.75.
9. **The Masters**: Schauffele’s 8th place finish earned him $620,000, with Kaiser’s cut being $43,400.
10. **RBC Heritage**: A T18 finish brought in $220,100 for Schauffele and $11,050 for Kaiser.
11. **Zurich Classic of New Orleans**: Schauffele’s T23rd place earned him $23,763, giving Kaiser $1,188.15.
12. **Wells Fargo Championship**: Schauffele’s runner-up finish earned him $2,160,000, with Kaiser receiving $151,200.
13. **PGA Championship**: Schauffele’s victory earned him $3,330,000, with Kaiser taking home $333,000.
14. **the Memorial Tournament**: Schauffele’s T8th finish brought in $579,000, giving Kaiser $40,530.
15. **US Open**: Schauffele’s T7th place earned him $639,289, with Kaiser getting $44,750.23.
16. **Travelers Championship**: A T13th finish brought in $400,000 for Schauffele and $20,000 for Kaiser.
17. **Scottish Open**: Schauffele’s T15th place earned him $130,800, giving Kaiser $6,540.
18. **Open Championship**: Schauffele’s victory brought in $3,100,000, with Kaiser receiving $310,000.

Overall, Schauffele’s impressive performances have not only secured his position among golf’s elite but have also significantly rewarded Kaiser, making 2024 an exceptionally profitable year for both.