American professional golfer Ryan Hunter Palmer was born on September 19, 1976. He competes on the PGA Tour. Palmer began his career in 2000. From 2000 to 2002, he participated in the mini-tours (Tightlies Tour and Hooters Tour).

In order to qualify for the 2004 PGA Tour, he competed on the Nationwide Tour in 2003, winning the Clearwater Classic and placing sixth on the money list.

Palmer defeated Briny Baird and Vijay Singh by three strokes to claim his first PGA Tour victory of his professional career at the 2004 FUNAI Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort.

At the 2008 Ginn sur Mer Classic, held during the PGA Tour Fall Series four years later, he captured his second career victory despite the course being challenging the entire week due to rain.

Palmer was defeated in a sudden-death playoff at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open. After birdying the 72nd hole, Palmer, who had been winless for eight years, advanced to a playoff with Jason Day and Alex Norén. Palmer, however, was out at the opening hole of the extra hole since he could only par to the other players' birdies on the last hole.

In the 2023 season, Palmer has competed in more than 15 tournaments; however, he has yet to place in the top 20 in any of his last few tournaments. In his last 10 appearances, Palmer has been in the top 10 three times and among the top five just once.

Ryan Palmer's caddie

James Edmondson, the current caddie for PGA Tour player Ryan Palmer, has an excellent 19-year caddying resume as of 2023. Over the years, he has offered his knowledge to Ryan Palmer, Jeff Bookout, and Jason Case during intramurals. James Edmondson, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, played golf in college at the University of Houston.

Edmondson’s best golf memory involves bogeying the 18th hole but making a stunning 50-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole, which Chairman Payne saw just a week before the 2012 Masters.

In 2003, James had the chance to caddie alongside Leyton Hewitt during a final round at the Australian PGA that included Greg Norman and Ryan Palmer. It was one of James' most treasured experiences as a caddie.

The priceless time he gets to spend with his family, experiencing a homecoming for more than 25 weeks a year is for him the best part of being a caddie.

Palmer first hired James Edmondson as his caddie in 2004, while he was still making his mark on the PGA Tour. As the years went by, their friendship grew as Edmondson provided wise guidance on choosing the right club, playing the course, and reading the greens.

Edmondson's ability to remain composed under pressure and to propose fresh ideas has undoubtedly helped Palmer perform at his best.

What is the net worth of James Edmondson?

Unfortunately, James Edmundson's net worth is unknown. According to a few unverified sources, his net worth is more than $100,000 but less than $1 million as of September 2023. However, with nearly two decades of experience, he could have more.

In a conversation with Fobes in 2015, James Edmondson, head of the Association of Professional Tour Caddies and looper for Ryan Palmer, said that caddie-player contracts vary widely, but the majority of established players pay their caddies roughly 8% of winnings and 10% for a victory.

The conventional 5%/7%/10% formula for the following finishes: making the cut/top 10/winning, may be relied upon by younger players and those without a reliable caddie. Caddies receive a base salary of $1,500 to $2,500 per event.