Adam Cole Schenk is a notable American professional golfer born in Vincennes, Indiana. Schenk turned professional in 2015 and played on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica, where he had six top-10 finishes and a best finish of fourth at the Abierto Mexicano de Golf and the Honduras Open.
In 2016, he played on the Web.com Tour and had the best second finish at the United Leasing & Finance Championship. During the 2018 PGA Tour, Adam Schenk earned a single top-10 finish by participating in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event where he teamed up with Tyler Duncan. Unfortunately, he finished 157th on the FedEx Cup standings, meaning he had to play in the Web.com Tour Finals to try to regain his card for the 2019 season. He posted three top-10 finishes in four events in the Finals, including second place at the Albertsons Boise Open to finish seventh in the Finals rankings and earn his 2019 PGA Tour card.
Schenk's exceptional driving and ball-striking skills are among the primary features of his game that distinguish him from his rivals. Schenk's driving distance and greens in regulation rank among the top golfers on the PGA Tour, which has been crucial to his success.
Schenk is well-known for his philanthropy and commitment to helping his community. Together with his wife Kourtney, he established the Schenk Family Foundation in 2019, dedicated to supporting various charitable causes in their hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. The foundation seeks to enhance the lives of children and families in need and to fund community sports and educational initiatives. Schenk's commitment to his community reflects his moral character and is an example to both golf enthusiasts and aspiring players.
Schenk again established himself on the PGA Tour in March 2023 at the Valspar Championship. He ended up in the second position in the tournament, just one shot behind Taylor Moore, but unfortunately, a bogey on the 18th hole cost him the chance of a playoff. He finished at -9, one shot ahead of Jordan Spieth and Tommy Fleetwood, who shared the third position. Schenk has shown that he is a formidable player in the game of golf, which is evident from his academic achievements at Purdue University and his professional victories.
Adam Schenk's Caddie
Schenk has David Cooke as his caddie. Cooke, originally from Bolingbrook, was a college star at North Carolina State. Though he won the Illinois Open as an amateur in 2015 and later as a professional, he missed the German Open, KLM Open, and Spanish Open cut. He also could have performed better during the European Tour qualifying school. However, David had a breakthrough moment when he carried for David Kocher, one of his first players, in Mexico on March 1, where Kocher won a tournament in the Korn Ferry Tour. This success led to Cooke being allowed to work with Chesson Hadley on the PGA Tour.
David Cooke caddied for Hadley in the 3M Open last week in Minnesota and again in the Barracuda Championship in California.
What is the net worth of David Cooke?
There is no information regarding David Cooke’s net worth. However, Schenk has a whopping $5 million net worth.
Caddies' compensation depends heavily on a performance-based payment system, which is inconsistent year after year. Typically, caddies are paid based on the same criteria that most tour players use to compensate their caddies: 10% if they win, 7% if they finish in the top 10, and 5% outside the top 10.
Adam Schenk's Caddie FAQ's
A. Adam Schenk's caddie is David Cooke as of 2023.
A. Dave Markle was born and raised in America.
A. Caddies, like David Cooke, are typically paid a percentage of the golfer's winnings, with the rate varying based on the golfer's performance in the competition.
A. Adam Schenk’s net worth is around $5 million.
A. Adam Schenk has two professional wins.
