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Having your former teacher carry your stuff around, if that’s not the American dream, I don’t know what is. ;)
Nobody knows what Greller’s contract really is. While the lower-level players pay a straight 10%, I would imagine that the top players offer complicated contracts that depend on different contingencies. There may be a guaranteed minimum but a phase-out at the top end.
If you ever watch Spieth and Greller interact, it is just great to watch. They talk, they listen, and Greller is always encouraging, keeping Spieth focused and confident. Consummate teammates, although obviously it is Spieth who ultimately swings the club.
And in press conferences, Spieth always speaks in the third person - “we” this, and “we” that, and clearly it is not a royal “we”. He fully embraces the concept of team, and fully understands that it is not just him out there making shots. His success is the culmination of many people’s inputs, not the least of which is Greller the caddie. I’m sure Spieth feels Greller is worth every penny.
And it won’t be long, if he isn’t there already, before his endorsement earnings surpass and ultimately dwarf his prize money earnings.
I always figured that when Woods was at the peak of his career, his caddy was probably 2nd in earnings on the tour.......
To me Jason Day is as Spieth. He always consistent, hardly ever misses the cut. Same thing can not be said for Spieth. Should be a great rivalry for years to come.