After college, he began caddying for professional golfer Nick Faldo and has since caddied for many other professional golfers. His net worth is largely due to his success as a caddy, as well as his endorsement deals.
Jim Mackay is an American golf caddy with a net worth of $5 million dollars. He grew up in Florida and began playing golf at a young age. After college, he began caddying for professional golfers, and his success in this role has earned him his impressive net worth. He has also earned additional income through endorsement deals.
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💰Jim Mackay Net worth: $5 Million
From there, he was hired to work at the Columbus' Green Island Country Club in their ball and bag room. He began caddying soon after, working with Larry Mize, Scott Simpson, and Curtis Strange. In 1992, he began caddying for Phil Mickelson. Their golfer/caddy partnership has been one of the longest in golf's history, and has become one of the most successful. As Mickelson's caddy, Jim Mackay, often referred to by his nickname, "Bones" due to his lanky frame, has helped Mickelson to wins at the 2004 Masters, the 2005 PGA, the 2006 Masters, the 2010 Masters, and most recently, the 2013 Open Championship. Jim Mackay worked with Phil Mickelson for 25 years. Their partnership ended in June 2017.
Jim Mackay Salary: Professional golf caddies earn a base salary and 5-10% of a tournament purse. Jim Mackay earns between $500 thousand and $1 million per year.