Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 golfer, secured his Memorial Tournament 2025 victory on Sunday, June 1, finishing at 10-under par to claim a four-shot win over Ben Griffin. Following this achievement, his caddie, Ted Scott, marked the moment by dancing with his crew, sharing the celebration online. This triumph was Scheffler’s third win in his last four PGA Tour starts and made him the first player since Tiger Woods to successfully defend the title at Muirfield Village.
Ted Scott’s role and history alongside Scheffler
Ted Scott has been Scheffler’s caddie since 2021, forming an effective partnership that has contributed to 16 of Scheffler’s wins. Beyond this Memorial Tournament victory, Scott has been instrumental in helping Scheffler secure three major championships, two Players Championships, and his FedEx Cup title. Their collaboration continues to be a key factor in Scheffler’s success on the PGA Tour.
“Could not have done it again without this crew right here! Thank you men!” —Ted Scott, Caddie
Financial gains for Ted Scott from Scheffler’s successful season
This season, Scottie Scheffler has competed in 12 events, earning over $14.5 million, with nine top-10 finishes. His victories include the PGA Championship and multiple Signature Events, generating significant prize money. As his caddie, Ted Scott receives a percentage of Scheffler’s earnings—typically 10% for wins, 7% for top-10 finishes, and 5% for lower rankings.
With three wins and six additional top-10 results this season, Scott has earned approximately $1,259,795 from these payouts, demonstrating the financial rewards aligned with Scheffler’s performance.
Breakdown of Ted Scott’s earnings from Scheffler’s 2025 season
The following list details Ted Scott’s payouts based on Scheffler’s placements and winnings this year:
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (T9): $37,450 (7% of $535,000)
- WM Phoenix Open (T25): $3,459.86 (5% of $69,197.14)
- Genesis Invitational (T3): $84,000 (7% of $1,200,000)
- Arnold Palmer Invitational (T11): $22,562.50 (5% of $451,250)
- The Players Championship (T20): $12,012.50 (5% of $240,250)
- Texas Children’s Houston Open (T2): $59,185 (7% of $845,500)
- Masters Tournament (4th place): $50,400 (5% of $1,008,000)
- RBC Heritage (T8): $40,600 (7% of $580,000)
- The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (Winner): $178,200 (10% of $1,782,000)
- PGA Championship (Winner): $342,000 (10% of $3,420,000)
- Charles Schwab Challenge (T4): $29,925 (7% of $427,500)
- Memorial Tournament (Winner): $400,000 (10% of $4,000,000)
The significance of this victory and future prospects
Scottie Scheffler’s Memorial Tournament 2025 victory reinforces his position as a dominant force on the PGA Tour and highlights the strong partnership between player and caddie. Ted Scott’s celebratory dance reflects the hard work behind the scenes that supports Scheffler’s success. With multiple major wins and consistent high finishes, Scheffler, guided by Scott, looks poised to continue adding to his achievements, while Scott’s earnings will likely grow alongside the golfer’s performance this season and beyond.