The former junior and amateur standout player from Portrush, Northern Ireland won four titles in his younger days before getting into caddying these past 15 years. The U.S. team won the Ryder Cup that year, beating Europe 17-11. He also went to college in the states at the University of Toledo in Ohio. Brooks said his usual looper Ricky Elliott was home preparing for a trip to see his parents in Northern Ireland, but he was complimentary of the job his kid brother did. He calls it a good way to remember the week. Shortly before he died, Mickelsons grandfather famously told him no more regular flags he wanted a major. It all depends on the circumstances. As a youngster watching golf tournaments on TV in Japan, I saw that it is a tradition for caddies to take home the 18th-green flag, Hayafuji says. And those are just the fill-ins. Next to every great player walks a great sidekick and over the next five decades, Bender shouldered the bag for Hall-of-Famers Raymond Floyd, Jack Nicklaus and Lanny Wadkins as well as Greg Norman during his run at World No. Elliot and Koepka at the 2016 Ryder Cup in Minnesota (Getty). Elliot and Koepka at the 2016 Ryder Cup (Getty). It was one of those dark areas where there was no timetable on his comeback. At the Masters and The Open, he didnt putt well all week. I obviously lost the love of me playing it but Im starting to find it again a little bit. He remembers going to the home of caddie Paul Fusco, who has looped since 1993 and works for Sei Young Kim on the LPGA these days, in the late 1990s, and his walls were decorated with flags from tournaments hed won with Vijay Singh (1993 and 95 Buick Classic among Fuscos 27 victories). Relationship-wise off the course, we get on well together, go on a few trips together. Brooks Koepka has picked up multiple big wins on the PGA Tour and we broke down the latest on how much money his caddie, Ricky Elliott makes. He was averaging about four rounds per year since he began looping for four-time major winner Brooks Koepka in 2013. With Elliots help, Fitzpatrick ended up finishing tied for 52nd. Caddie Joe Greiner says his socks werent quite long enough today and he paid the price pic.twitter.com/NZPCX0sNqc, Another well-qualified fill-in was Chase Koepka, who caddied for his older brother Brooks en route to five-under 67. I have the memories. "Brooks has got a big following in Portrush, probably because of me, so he'll be well supported and I think Portrush will be set up well for him.". These numbers offer up a baseline idea of what Elliott makes while working alongside Koepka, and were going to take a deeper dive into it. NEW PROVIDENCE, Bahamas Golf fans will recognize every player at this weeks Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods Bahamas invitational tournament. The starting point seemed obvious. Remember when Hal Sutton beat Tiger at the Players (in 2000) with the Be the right shot today? So whenever I go back working for him again Im going to start thinking so what would I hit? and then take two clubs off of it. The house was gutted in the blaze, and a State Fire Marshals investigator estimated damages to the building and its contents at more than $150,000. Of course, in his typical self-deprecating humor he quipped, Eight percent of nothing is not very much.. Soon, the idea of the flag as the caddie trophy must have spread like wildfire in the case of Edwards, literally. Kerr, who brags that he has caddied for 35 years on Tour, at over 125 majors, for 14 major winners, including nine Hall of Famers and six former World No. Brooks Koepka Caddies Salary: How Much Money Does Ricky Elliott Make? Fitzpatricks coach, Mike Walter, started working the phones, trying to find the young golfer a new caddie. It's been all right. He had to take the flags, too? Ricky Elliott, longtime caddie for Brooks Koepka, is one step ahead of him. He keeps it light, said the American ahead of The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019.. He knows not to talk about golf while were out there. But Id be keen to know myself if you are able to find out., Tiger Woods grabs a flag from his caddie Steve Williams at the 139th Open Championship on the Old Course, St Andrews on July 13, 2010 in St Andrews, Scotland. "It was worrying. after his grandfathers death. Were very close, and hesprobably my best friend, Pavinsays. Makes my job very easy.. Brooks said his usual looper Ricky Elliott was home preparing for a trip to see his parents in Northern Ireland, but he was complimentary of the job his kid brother did. I think its a little bit to do with because I was playing at such a high level, and then when I started caddying my game dropped off, I was just never really interested, because the competition had left after I was doing mini Tours. As of Saturday night, with the third round of the 2017 US Open coming to an end, American Brooks Koepka sits tied for second. 1s, took it upon himself to investigate my question and called around trying to piece the puzzle together. When he hits a bad shot, he never gives me any grief. Number: 1394141; H Bauer Publishing, Company Number: LP003328 Ricky Elliott knew immediately Brooks Koepka was something special, but admits . (Steve Schaefer/AFP via Getty Images), Tiger Woods talks with caddie Steve Williams during a practice round prior to the 2009 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. He played collegiate golf at Toledo with the goal of making it as a pro in the U.S. The Saudi project is piloted by a man with more hot air than the Hindenburg, and seems destined for the same fate. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! I never took a flag until the 1990s. Brooks Koepka's Caddie, Ricky Elliott, Estimated Salary When looking back at the 2018 season for Koepka, it was an impressive run which featured victories at both the U.S. Open and PGA. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. Koepka won his first major in the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills and after becoming the first player since Curtis Strange in 1989 to defend the title at Shinnecock Hills, he also won the 2018 US PGA at Bellerive. Joe was good on positive reinforcement and thats my only real pet peeve from a caddie.. His best guess on how the flags took off? "I've played there a lot growing up but Brooks hits the ball differently than the lines I hit it on," said Elliott, who is good friends with another Portrush native, former US Open champion. Koepka had a one-stroke lead over his idol, Adam Scott, and Tiger Woods was charging. It is a mystery. 'Absolutely horrendous': Xander Schauffele explains Bay Hill's juicy rough, How LIV Golf's ratings fared in its network TV debut, Driver tosses, flubs and calls to rules officials: Sunday at the Hero was wild, Tour rules official explains why Viktor Hovland was not hit with costly penalty, 'I've never experienced that before': Spieth, Stenson explain rare 2-stroke penalties, Viktor Hovland wins chaotic Hero World Challenge behind brilliant 3-hole stretch, What a disaster: Hero Challenge leader hits five straight chips (!) Start with some of the old-timers on the theory that if anyone knows, its going to be one of the crusty veterans who has seen it all. Brooks picked a winner & very loyal & truthful man to be by his side. He won a number of youth titles in Northern Ireland, and he represented Ireland at the 1990 European Youths Championship. LIV Golfer Moves Back Inside World's Top 50, Two More LIV Players Drop Out Of World's Top 100, These 2022 Golf Products Are About To Be ReplacedGrab A Bargain, Sergio Garcia Opens Up On 'Very Sad' McIlroy Fallout, I Tracked Every Shot Of Tiger Woods' Warm-Up, Rick Shiels' Ultimate 30 Minute Range Session, Fall in love this February with a Golf Monthly subscription. How the 18th-hole flag evolved into the caddie trophy may have made a good episode for the show Unsolved Mysteries, but Kerr is convinced it was popularized sometime in the 1980s with the likes of Edwards, DePaul and Fusco counting them as prized possessions. I was just trying to keep it straight.. With Koepka only stroke behind the leader at the 2017 U.S. Open, you best believe that Koepka is pleased as punch to have Elliot by his side. Team Koepka will also be playing for a significant payday first place pays $1 million, while last place pays $100,000. . Tee to green he was amazing. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images). The Tiger flag is tucked away in a safe deposit box, in case the house burns down, which could happen, says LaCava. (Former PGA Tour rules officials) Slugger White would probably slap a fine on you if he saw you taking one, says The Growler, who started caddyingin 1973 after he got out of the service. World No. No caddie has enjoyed his winning flag quite like Ted Scott, who posted a video of himself with the 18th-hole flag and pole from this Aprils Masters on his tractor, motorcycle and while brushing his teeth among other random things. He got so many flags. "I think everybody in Ireland has been waiting for this for a long time.". There was Nick DePaul, Big Brian (Bellenger) who was caddying for Isao Aoki, Dave Musgrove who was with Sandy Lyle, Peter Coleman with Bernhard Langer and Andy Prodger with Nick Faldo, Holt recalls. Getty Obviously his Major record is unbelievable and his other record isnt, but he aint messing around at regular events. I must have 600-700 of them, laid them out once and it was the size of two king-size beds., Theyre on display in the pro shop at Cove Cay Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida, where he still caddies. He had attended college in Ohio and for the past few years had been living in Florida. Although the exact amount caddies are paid typically wont be disclosed, previous data allows us to get an idea of how much Brooks Koepkas bag man Ricky Elliott makes. Im not certain where the tradition of caddies removing the flag from the 18th green started, Williams says. Hes been tremendous. Then you can throw in the basic, top-10 percentages and the bonuses and the Portrush man is on a very nice gig. Which are the hardest holes at Augusta National? Nick Faldo prepares to hit the ball as Fanny Sunneson looks on during the 1996 Mercedes Championship at the La Costa Spa & Resort in Carlsbad, California. Of course, I wanted it, Elliott says. "It will be special for Ricky. These are brothers, after all. Obviously were social distancing and taking the whole thing seriously, its just good for the mind to get out there with a little fresh air, Elliott said. I enjoy sharing them with people., Some hung in bars, others in the man caves of friends, and occasionally hed present it to a caddie master. Then theres Tyrrell Hatton, who was first off on Thursday and put his looper to a speed test by zipping through his round in just 3.5 hours. Ricky Elliott remembers crazy year on Brooks Koepkas bag, including a win at the PGA and a memorable major at home in Portrush, Caddie Ricky Elliott rediscovers love for playing golf again during break. Which is unusual for a good athlete or player. The Ulsterman was part of all four of Koepkas Major victories at the 2017 and 2018 US Open, and the PGA Championship wins in 2018 and 2019. He shot three-under 69. Its easier to sleep, Elliott laughs. You just take it., Greg Norman of Australia pulls a club as his caddie Linn Strickler looks on during the third round of the 137th Open Championship on July 19, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. He is nowa freelance, alsoworking for the PGA and Robert Rock. Assuming the above percentages of five to 10 percent stands true, this means Elliott earned between roughly $354,702 (five percent) to $709,404. Brooks Koepka celebrates his 2018 US PGA win with coach Claude Harmon III and caddie Ricky Elliott. For his part, Elliot was prepared for the reception he might get from some of his fellow caddies once the tournament started. Williams displayed his flags, which include 13 majors alongside Tiger Woods, on the ceiling of his man cave. And I love the guy to death.". He was with Ben Curtis during his 2012 Texas Open win and also caddied for Matt Fitzpatrick during the 2014 Masters. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. His most cherished flag, which some believe started this craze, was used to set his home ablaze. Elliot probably wouldnt have imagined that teaming up with an American golfer would have put him on the opposite side of the course as his European brothers at some point, but thats exactly what happened in 2016. He made the cut that week, played with Tiger (Woods) on Sunday and said to me in the locker room, Do you fancy doing a few in Europe?'. Get loose, @BKoepka!#FriendshipGoals pic.twitter.com/o1054O8Llo. Elliott grew up in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Mungo Park may have started it in 1903 in Prestwick. Brooks Koepka and his caddie-slash-brother Chase. He didnt even own a set of clubs when he flew to Scotland. He finally got there as a caddie, which is not unusual. One guy who might not press his player on what percentage hes getting at the end of the week is Tony Finaus caddie for the week. Ive spent half my life over here. I know you cant! Elliott said. His age is 42 years of age. The US Open paid out $2.16m and the US PGA $1.98m so, on a rough basis of 10 per cent, Elliott probably collected north of $400,000 from those two weeks alone. Have known Ricky since he landed in Toledo to play college golf. Thats a good question. Cuban /Allsport), Graeme McDowell celebrates victory on the 18th green with his caddy Ken Comboy during the final round of the 2013 Alstom Open de France at Le Golf National in Paris. I was so jacked up, LaCava recalls. Both are lying around in a closet. What will he do if he wins a fifth major someday? 1. Maybe we play too aggressive in those. To caddies of his era such as his pal Neil Oxman, that flag was golfs version of the Honus Wagner baseball card, a priceless object of affection. 1. On the LPGA, its closer to $1,200. After attending the University of Toledo on a golf scholarship, Elliott tried to make it as a professional before accepting an assistant professional's post at Lake Nona in Orlando. I dont know when it started, but now it is a big deal with caddies. He is from Portrush in Northern Ireland. Portrush caddie Ricky Elliott could become one Irish golf's highest earners this season and pocket more than $1m (880,000) after helping Brooks Koepka win three Majors in 14 months. Elliott came to the U.S. for college, and he attended the University of Toledo in Ohio. Koepka is now a LIV Golf player, of course, and the American has enjoyed a profitable time so far on the new circuit, winning the event in Jeddah in October 2022 to claim the $4 first prize. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports). Elliotts been playing with some buddies who work for different airlines who are also temporarily out of work due to the pandemic. Somewhere that my friends can come around and see it.. It was Allan Robertson in 1850. It just came down to missing a few clutch putts. Other fresh duos populated Albanys fairways on Thursday, like the now-permanent team of Justin Thomas and Jim Bones Mackay or the new pair of Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott, legendary longtime looper to Bubba Watson, who first joined Scheffler at the RSM Classic. "I'm excited to get over there," Koepka said. Obviously, you could never say he was going to do this, but there was always something that was different about him.". Together they have brought Koepka up to the top level of golfers and with Elliots help, Koepka has started racking up some of his first major tournament wins. Assuming thats the case, it would equal out to around a $1,000 bonus which will increase as a player climbs the leaderboard. #unreal http://t.co/dD08hZry4w" Deputies took his wife to a mental-health facility that day, and she was charged with arson upon her release. Ricky Elliott, Brooks Koepka's caddie, had initially tested negative for COVID-19 before a follow-up test. In many events, the minimum payout for making the cut and finishing somewhere around 70th or slightly better is at least $20,000. Elliott grew up with fellow Northern Irishman and Portrush native Graeme McDowell, and hes good friends with Ian Poulter too. But. Neil Oxman caddied for Tom Watson in 15 Masters during Watsons career. I think he feels he did everything he could and there was just a better guy who beat him. After his current boss, Justin Thomas, clinched the 2022 PGA Championship in a playoff, Bones tucked the 18th-hole flag into the left pocket of his shorts. Youre expected to know the course in and out, know your golfers strengths and weaknesses and be ready to dispense advice on what to do and what not to do when needed. Obviously, the crowd came out the whole weekend thinking the event was over, people not knowing golf, and all of a sudden they had a game on their hands late in the fourth quarter so they are obviously going to be hoping for the underdogs.". Before he became a caddie, Elliott was considered a promising young golfer. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott at the 2016 Masters (Getty). Freddie didnt want that? radio host Dan Patrick asked him during an interview last month. Greiner is on loan from Max Homa for the week; he got the call after Schauffeles usual caddie Austin Kaiser came down with the flu. I want to make a collage of them someday, she says. Asked for a picture of them, he apologizes and says he recently renovated his bar area and had not put them back up on the walls. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images). (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images), Tiger Woods hugs caddie Joe LaCava after winning the 2019 Masters. In fact, Ive started giving them away, he says. It was on the 16th tee at Bellerive in the final round of the PGA Championship. Theyve been together eversince. Going beyond that, Golfweek explained that most caddies cover their own travel expenses, as they typically arent factored into pay. At the British Open at Turnberry in 1986, Greg had a five-stroke lead and were on 18 and I went to grab the flag and a greenkeeper came up to me and said, What are you doing? I said, Its a tradition to take the winning flag and for the caddie to keep it. He ripped it from me and said, Youre not going to keep this one, and he ran off with it, Bender recalls. He might have changed his body a little bit and worked out a little more, but apart from that we both get out there and Ill do my homework and hell practise away. As he sees off a banner year that began in despair, Elliott confessed that his mind has already wandered to next years British Open, which will be played at Royal Portrush, the course where Elliott grew up (and posted a couple of 64s in his youth). Moreover, many considered him a promising golf player. Four successive bogeys early in his back nine on Sunday suddenly saw Koepka's seemingly impregnable lead trimmed to a single stroke by countryman and friend Dustin Johnson. Ricky Elliott (born in the year 1978 or 1979) is mostly known as the caddie of the famous American golfer, Brooks Koepka. When the year wrapped up, Koepka had won $7,094,047 total while posting six top-10 finishes. He likes to have the umbrella and the rain gear in the bag, and I give a ton of respect to these guys because youre actually moving a lot faster than I thought we would. I guess thats why hes a fast player because we just try to shoot and run. Weve played enough golf rounds together that its very comfortable. I wouldnt want anybody else on my bag, I know that. Its obviously evolved with results, but hes just the same chap. Must be nice to get out and get a breath of fresh air that we as golfers all crave these days. That means guaranteed money for the guy on the bag. Dylan Dethier is a senior writer for GOLF Magazine/GOLF.com. The American says Elliott, a former Ulster junior golf champion, has played a key role since working with him from 2013. Now well see if his knowledge can help Koepka capture his first Claret Jug. When I won my first tournament in 1970, I didnt even think about that, says Bender, who then told a story that makes it sound as if the flag alreadywas the caddies prize at least as far back as the mid-1980s. Youre still always where youre from, but Im pleased as punch to be an American citizen.. But its a cool tradition, a huge reward and a special thing. The Williamstown, Mass. Lake Nona resident and caddie Ricky Elliott feels lucky to have been able to play golf the last few weeks during this COVID-19 pandemic. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Brooks Koepka PGA Championship Win Would Make Untouchable History. He was always willing to play with our kids @ Stone Oak & it was nice to see him again at Crooked Stick couple yrs. I know his yardages, what he likes and doesnt like. Then they were like, Do you want the pole? I said theres no way I can take it home with me. The Glendale, Arizona, location is the seventh PopStroke in the U.S. What's more, to ensure the Covid doesn't get communicated to other people, Koeka has pulled out from the Travelers Championship. But at this weeks Hero World Challenge, an intriguing array of fill-ins dot the course. He doesnt think he has it all. My plan is when I buy a proper home in Portugal, Ill have a game room and all the stuff Ive got, Ill stick there, he says. Its probably a bit of good timing and good fortune. So if Elliotts rediscovering his passion for playing the game, how interested would he be in eventually getting his own caddie? He just eyeballs it a lot. Its made an event like the Ryder Cup, where the United States and Europe compete against one another, slightly awkward and a unique challenge for the native of Portrush in Northern Ireland. Lake Nona is also where Elliott once gave lessons at $60 an hour. I was there on my own, sitting beside a wee Chinese man waving the flag. Hes also a billionaire. He asked Nicklaus to sign one and got the signatures of Tiger Woods and Sam Snead on separate yellow flags from the Masters. He knows pretty much what the winds playing and it would be like if he was playing, just probably a little different clubs. That last bit was a subtle dig. We have a lot of fun. And with that, Elliot had found himself a new job, one he still has nearly five years later. He did secure the flag when Baker-Finch won his British, and he has some Ryder Cup flags, too. Heres how it works. When Edwards began dating his second wife, Marsha, she once lit a match too close to him. The Northern Irishman attempted to make it as a pro on the mini-tour circuit in America before becoming a caddie, a choice that has reaped dividends in recent years. "We just had to block it out and keep talking between ourselves," Elliott said of the chants. Linn Strickler, aka The Growler for his distinctive voice, isnt sure who made it popular, either. I had to say a sentence in English and I had to spell a word, and I just squeaked by that, Elliot said about the experience. But the 29-year-old Koepka hasnt done it all by himself. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2018/12/13/19th-hole-behind-brooks-caddie-ricky-elliott-reveals-secrets-to-koepkas-success/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, New Rules of Golf: 15 things you need to know for 2019, Major mentality: Brooks Koepka sits atop golf world with chip on shoulder, The Forecaddie: Expect Rory McIlroy to remain fixture on European Tour, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He always wants to know the yardage and where the wind is. He doesnt have the flag from his first win in 1980 nor does he have many of his other victories. Hes like a little brother to me at times. Bender, and others, directed me to Mike Fluff Cowan. I wouldnt bother., Payne Stewart picks up his caddie Mike Hicks after sinking his putt on the 18th green at Pinehurst No. Someone like Pete Bender, who worked his first tournament for Frank Beard at the 1969 Lucky Strike International in San Francisco. (Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports), Veteran caddie Terry Holt, who is best known as Bernhard Langers loyal sidekick, first came to caddie in the U.S in the 1980s and doesnt recall the flag being treated as a trophy at the time. (Adam Schupak/Golfweek). Specifically, his dominance in majors since 2017 is. 1 from 1985-87. On April 16, 2000, Edwards' estranged first wife, Susan, angry at the couple's pending divorce, lit the 1982 U.S. Open flag on fire. Apart from that one tee shot on 12 (at the Masters) that he would have loved to have had back, he didnt hit a bad shot in the last round. Elliott told his man to hit a 5-iron. Getty Images Brooks Koepka is a four-time major champion and the No. "If I get angry, my walk just gets a little bit quicker. But what is the origin of this tradition and who started it? Here are five things you need to know about Elliott. Getty Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott The success of Brooks Koepka on the PGA Tour in recent years has grabbed plenty of attention. Hell have three more days to keep up. Were the guys who have worked for him since he was number 200 in the world, and hes still the same guy. "What he's just done goes down in history," added Elliott. He says he never considered sitting out, but Elliots decision to be an official member of the American team in an international tournament was a rare move. I think it might have been a European thing, Strickler muses. Its completely the opposite of what everyone else does.. #teamutah Caddie rules: Show up,Keep up,Shut up https://t.co/3gkOlAxE9X. Would love your thoughts, please comment. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. "He listens to people around him; he takes advice, he likes to talk to other players, especially Graeme (McDowell) in the early days, finding out what it takes to win a major and have a successful career.". He stays pretty locked in, and especially since he was playing well I just tried to stay out of the way. But Brooks said he couldnt play any better than that. Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. As well as being well supported by actress wife Sims, he has an experienced caddie alongside him in the form of Northern Irishman, Ricky Elliott. - Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this page, we never allow this to influence product selections. If he's found guilty of the charges, he could face up to 20 years in prison. I felt more sorry for him than I did for myself.. His age is 42 years old. I'm sure he's going to have his family, his mom and dad will be out there. On April 16, 2000, Edwards estranged first wife, Susan, angry at the couples pending divorce, lit the 1982 U.S. Open flag on fire. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott. By Koepkas side is his trusted caddie, Ricky Elliot, who has been with Koepka since 2013. native joined GOLF in 2017 after two years scuffling on the mini-tours. If a golfer struggles and isnt making cuts (or money), it would mean a caddie is taking home their base salary and nothing beyond that, barring their specific deal being different. Regardless, he is a hitched man with youngsters. Next up, I asked Joe LaCava, who started his career on the bag of his cousin, Ken Green, and went on to win a Masters in 1992 with Fred Couples and bagged a second yellow Masters flag in 2019 with Tiger Woods. His usual caddie Mick Donaghy recently bought a home is Leicester and opted out of the weeks action, which meant he got the chance to bring in a buddy for the job. Not that hed ever have sold it, but I bet he couldve retired on that.. To receive GOLFs all-new newsletters,subscribe for free here. Kept the bibs from the other wins and collected badges in a box at my house. I thought it was ballsy for him to do it honestly. Well take our 3 and get out of here.. Im pretty proud of him. Your email address will not be published. "Ricky Elliott, who caddies for Brooks Koepka, was a guy I looked up to when I was about 12 or 13 because he was pretty much the best junior player here in Portrush," McDowell said. So many interviews, so many stories but little in the way of a lead let alone a definitive answer on how this became a thing. I knew that they had done it, obviously. (Some say this is where the saying Winner, winner, chicken dinner was coined.). Ricky Elliott holds the caddie trophy for the 2017 U.S. Open. But not every caddie is enamored with keeping the flag at 18. Beyond that, PGA.com pointed out that Koepka won an additional $1.98 million for his victory at the 2018 PGA Championship, adding roughly another $198,000 to Elliotts bonuses for the year. He steered two of his bosses to victory at the British Open, the first with Norman in 1986 when he shot a second-round 63 at Turnberry, and with Ian Baker-Finch in 1991 when he shot 130 on the weekend at Royal Birkdale. Brooks Koepka's long-serving caddie Ricky Elliott details the working relationship he has with the four-time major champion.Subscribe to Golfing World for mo. He finally got there as a caddie, which is not unusual . I didnt get the flag, but I got the cup.. Share Tweet Pin Email Id rather go to sleep at night thinking about Brooks game rather than my own. Caddying pays better. 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