Dustin Johnson, an American professional golfer, has been making waves on the PGA Tour since his debut in late 2007. He was born on June 22, 1984, in Columbia, South Carolina, Johnson's passion for golf was sparked at an early age by his father. His exceptional abilities were evident when he secured the state junior championship title at the age of fourteen. Dustin Johnson competed in college golf for Coastal Carolina University. During his collegiate career, Johnson emerged as a standout player, capturing an impressive seven victories in NCAA tournaments. His exceptional performance on the golf course led to his recognition as a first-team All-American in both 2006 and 2007.
Dustin Johnson is a big name in golf. He was the world’s number one golfer in 2017 and held his rank for 135 weeks. He won 30 PGA Tour events including two major one Masters Tournament in 2020 and one U.S. Open in 2016.
Who is Dustin Johnson's caddie?
Dustin Johnson’s current caddie is his brother Austin Johnson. He has been caddying for him since 2013. He graduated from the College of Charleston in 2013 and was thinking of pursuing pharmaceutical sales. But his brother called him and he decided to be a partner on his brother’s golf journey.
Dustine Johnson’s previous caddie was Bobby Brown. With him he won four PGA Tour events including two AT&T National Pro-Am and two BMW Championship.
Joe LaCava also caddied for Dustin, but it didn't last long.
How much does Dustin Johnson's caddie make?
The approximate net worth of Austin Johnson is $1.5 million. A winning bag on the PGA Tour often entails a 10 per cent commission for the caddy. Despite the fantastic seasons he's had recently! Including the $1.3 million Dustin Johnson earned for winning the Travellers Championship in June, the $1.5 million going to Austin Johnson's account is more than the winner's share in 24 of the 37 PGA Tour events this season. Regarding all-time money earned by the PGA Tour, $1.5 million would be ranked 489th.
FAQs
A. Dustin Johnson's caddie is his younger brother, Austin Johnson. Austin has been caddying for Dustin since 2013.
A. Dustin Johnson's first caddy was Bobby Brown, who worked with him as his caddie since mid-2008.
A. The typical commission for a PGA Tour caddie on a winning bag is 10%. Austin earns 10 percent of his brother’s prize money.
