Denny McCarthy is a skilled American golfer who hails from Maryland's Takoma Park and kicked off his golfing journey at a mere ten years old, making a name for himself on the MAPGA Junior Tour. McCarthy’s high school years at Georgetown Preparatory School saw him excelling in golf and contributing significantly to the varsity golf and basketball teams. McCarthy beautifully displayed prowess early on and earned the title of a two-time All-American during his college golf career at the University of Virginia.
The pinnacle of McCarthy's amateur career was his role in the 2014 World Amateur Team Championship (Eisenhower Trophy), where his stellar performance in the final round, shooting an impressive 8-under 64, played a vital role in securing the United States triumph. His consistency, shooting in the '60s on all four tournament days, landed him a respectable 5th place overall.
The international stage beckoned again in 2015 when McCarthy represented the US in the Walker Cup team, sharing the field with his former Eisenhower Trophy teammate, Beau Hossler. His victory at the 2015 Porter Cup and strong play in the Eisenhower Trophy solidified his position in the national team.
Turning professional after the 2015 Walker Cup, McCarthy entered the Web.com Tour in 2016. Although the season yielded seven top-25 finishes, including two top-10s in 21 events, securing a PGA Tour card for the subsequent season wasn't enough. Unfazed, McCarthy persisted, and in 2017, he notched up nine top-25 finishes, including four top-10s in 22 events. Despite not
Denny McCarthy's Caddie
McCarthy's current caddie is Derek Smith. Smith was born in Oklahoma and played college golf for Wichita State, Texas Tech and the University of Oklahoma. He supports the football team of the Oklahoma institution, as well as the Denver Broncos, New York Yankees, and Arsenal FC.
It's uncertain how they met, but Smith and McCarthy have been working together for some time now. In an interview with the Caddie Network, Smith revealed that his most significant accomplishment as a caddie was winning the 2018 Korn Ferry Tour Championship with McCarthy, which gave him fully exempt status for the following season.
Tiger Woods was Smith's favourite professional golfer while growing up, and his favourite four-ball would consist of Woods, Rory McIlroy, and his current employer, Denny McCarthy. He also mentioned that Quail Hollow is his favourite course to caddie on tour.
What is Derek Smith's net worth?
Determining Derek Smith's net worth can be challenging, but McCarthy has an impressive net worth of about $5 million. Caddies are usually compensated based on a performance-based remuneration system that varies from year to year. A standard criterion most tour players use to reward their caddies is 10% if they win, 7% if they finish in the top 10, and 5% outside of the top 10.
Denny McCarthy’s Caddie FAQ's
A. Denny McCarthy’s caddie is Derek Smith as of 2024.
A. Derek Smith's net worth is not officially known.
A. Caddies like Derek Smith typically earn a percentage of the golfer's winnings, with the percentage varying based on the golfer's performance in the tournament.
A. Denny McCarthy’s net worth is around $5 million.
