Does Augusta Country Club have caddies?

The caddies of Augusta National are just as iconic as the club’s azaleas and Green Jackets, but their role in the Masters too often overshadowed. Today’s Golfer’s 2022 Major coverage is brought to you in association with TaylorMade.

How much do caddies at Augusta make?

around $1,500 to $3,000 a week
Most caddies on the PGA tour will make around $1,500 to $3,000 a week. This money will pay for their services, alongside all of their other expenses, including airfare, lodging, and food. In addition to this payment, caddies will make additional money based on the performance of the golfer they are caddying for.

When did black caddies stop at Augusta?

A press release from Augusta National Golf Club in 1982 changed a Masters Tournament tradition forever. Starting with the next year’s Masters, less than five months away in 1983, participants would no longer be required to use Augusta National club caddies, who were Black.

Are caddies assigned at Masters?

Instead the host golf clubs provided all the caddies for the players. This practice mainly died out during the 1970s. The Masters became one of the last tournaments to change its policy on caddies. Until the 1983 Masters tournament, all the caddies at The Masters were provided by the host club, Augusta National.

Why do caddies have to wear white jumpsuits at the Masters?

The tradition of caddies wearing white jumpsuits at Augusta National dates back to when the course opened in 1933. Augusta used to employ poor people from the local community and members insisted on providing them with a white suit to make them look smarter.

What do Masters caddies make?

The salaries of Caddy Masters in the US range from $14,283 to $59,840 , with a median salary of $35,710 . The middle 50% of Caddy Masters makes between $35,710 and $43,718, with the top 83% making $59,840.

Are there black caddies at the Masters?

The look of the tournament changed, too, as Augusta National’s all-Black caddie corp gave way to a wider, whiter demographic. In 1983, of the 81 players who competed in the Masters, 63 arrived with their own loopers, leaving 18 locals with bags for the week.