Who is Russell Knox's caddie?

Last Modified Oct 21, 2023 21:39 GMT
Russell Knox Caddie
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Russell Colin Knox, a Scottish professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour, was born on June 21, 1985. Between 2014 and 2016, he had a lot of success, winning the 2015 WGC-HSBC Champions and the 2016 Travelers Championship.

Knox finished second at the 2016 Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open and reached a career-high 18 in the world rankings by year's end, in addition to three second-place results and three third-place finishes on the PGA Tour.

The Scot golfer began playing on the European Tour in early 2016, although he missed out on an automatic position on the 2016 Ryder Cup team and was not chosen as one of the captain's picks.

Knox made his professional debut in 2007. He competed on the NGA Hooters Tour from 2008 to 2010, winning two matches. He won his first match on the Nationwide Tour, which he joined in 2011, at the Chiquita Classic in July.

The prolific golfer received his full PGA Tour card after finishing 12th on the Nationwide Tour money list. His debut PGA Tour event was the Transitions Championship in 2011, although he did not make the cut. He made his PGA Tour debut as a full member at the 2012 Sony Open in Hawaii, missing the cut by one shot.

Russell Knox had tremendous success in 2018, qualifying for the US Open, the HNA Open de France, and the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open. In March 2019, he broke into the top 50 and won the Valspar Championship for the first time.

Russell Knox's Caddie

Russell Knox’s caddie is Matthew Hauser, according to The Caddie Network, as of 2023.

Hauser's caddying career has lasted 22 years, during which time he has spent an incredible 16 years working with famous players like Johnson Wagner and JJ Henry. He also shared brief periods with Brett Quigley and participated in a number of tournaments with Matt Kuchar, Camilo Villegas, and Ryan Moore during their free weeks.

Hauser, a native of Fairfield, Connecticut, has a strong interest in golf despite not having played in college. His favorite golf memory is the rush they felt when he made their first hole-in-one, a special accomplishment for any golfer.

The opportunity to participate in the 2006 Ryder Cup, a life-changing experience, is what he appreciates the most about his caddying career. Competition is Hauser's favorite component in his line of work.

What is the net worth of Matthew Hauser?

Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding the net worth of Matthew Hauser.

What are the career earnings of Russell Knox in 2023?

Russell Knox’s career earnings, in official tournaments were $17,307,429, while in unofficial tournaments, they amounted to $261,750, resulting in total career earnings of $17,639,179, according to Spotrac. As of October 2023, his Year To Date earnings are $638,973.

The career earnings of Russell Knox and his tournament performances, as of October 2023 are as follows:

  • January 15, 2023 - Sony Open in Hawaii: T67, Score: -3, Earnings: $16,353

  • January 22, 2023 - The American Express: T54, Score: -13, Earnings: $18,400

  • February 5, 2023 - AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T41, Score: -4, Earnings: $31,950

  • March 26, 2023 - Corales Puntacana Championship: T58, Score: -1, Earnings: $8,588

  • May 28, 2023 - Charles Schwab Challenge: 72 Score: 13, Earnings: $17,487

  • June 25, 2023 - Travelers Championship: T49, Score: -8, Earnings: $51,533

  • July 2, 2023 - Rocket Mortgage Classic: T47, Score: -10, Earnings: $23,707

  • July 9, 2023 - John Deere Classic: T57, Score: -7, Earnings: $17,094

  • July 16, 2023 - Barbasol Championship: T33, Score: -11, Earnings: $19,841

  • July 23, 2023 - Barracuda Championship: T47, Score: 22, Earnings: $10,627

  • July 30, 2023 - 3M Open: T53, Score: -6, Earnings: $18,447

  • September 17, 2023 - Fortinet Championship: T30, Score: -7, Earnings: $42,532

  • October 8, 2023 - Sanderson Farms Championship: T28, Score: -10, Earnings: $53,769

Russell Knox failed to make the cut in the WM Phoenix Open, the Genesis Invitational, the Honda Classic, the Players Championship, the Valspar Championship, the Valero Texas Open, the RBC Heritage, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Wells Fargo Championship, the AT&T Byron Nelson, the RBC Canadian Open, and the Wyndham Championship as of October 2023.

FAQs

Russell Knox's caddie is Matthew Hauser.

Matthew Hauser has been a caddie for 22 years.

Matthew Hauser has caddied for Johnson Wagner, JJ Henry, Brett Quigley, Matt Kuchar, Camilo Villegas, and Ryan Moore.

Matthew Hauser is from Fairfield, Connecticut.

No, Matthew Hauser did not play college golf.

Russell Knox stands 5 feet 10 inches, or 178 cm tall.

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