Then therewas Englands Billy Foster, who finally tasted victory at a major after 40 years on the bag and kissed the flag in the lower right corner as Matt Fitzpatrick was victorious at the U.S. Open in June. Atthat time Tiger was winning six to seven tournaments a year. For Ricky Elliott, 2018 ended much as it began: going downhill fast. I dont know how it happened, says Scott, who earned his third Masters flag working on the bag of Scottie Scheffler to go with the previous two he pocketed with Bubba Watson in 2012 and 2014. 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. BA1 1UA. Elliott grew up with fellow Northern Irishman and Portrush native Graeme McDowell, and hes good friends with Ian Poulter too. 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. Take 2018 for example: Koepka won both the US Open and US PGA, as well as six top 10s, which brought in over $7m. So if Elliotts rediscovering his passion for playing the game, how interested would he be in eventually getting his own caddie? Ricky Elliott knew immediately Brooks Koepka was something special, but admits he could never have imagined just how right he would be. Which is unusual for a good athlete or player. Thats the first Id seen of it, Holt says. The caddie, who played at Royal Portrush as a junior, was a promising youngster, winning titles such as the Ulster Boys Championship and the Ulster Youth Championship. The latest Tweets from Ricky Elliott (@RickyElliott): "The Open coming back home to Portrush. It was 220 yards to the middle of the green. "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. And with that, Elliot had found himself a new job, one he still has nearly five years later. 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?'. How much do you think that signed flag by Watson would go for today at auction? Oxman wonders. I dont know who started this every week stuff. 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. It had been two decades since a European caddied for someone other than a European at the tournament. He's got a pool room in Northern Ireland and has hung his major flags in the four corners of the room. July 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM. Im like, Happy days. I was still in Europe, but you know what its like when you see a good player. But from a perspective of trying to win, hes trying every bit as hard. The pin was back right and there was trouble long left and right, Elliott recalled. Scott carried for Watson for 15 years. Koepka was ranked number 22 in the world and had been invited to be a part of the American team for the 2016 Ryder Cup. Tiger Woods talks with his caddie, Mike Fluff Cowan, before teeing off during the final round of the 1998 PGA Championship. What's more, to ensure the Covid doesn't get communicated to other people, Koeka has pulled out from the Travelers Championship. He can tell, just body language. 18 to post two-under 70; he sits four shots off the lead. But Cowan made a point to keep flags from wins alongside Jim Furyk at the 2010 Tour Championship and 2003 U.S. Open that one, however, isnt from 18. One moment stood out for Elliott as emblematic of the Koepka motif, that ability to summon brilliance while exhibiting the unflappable calm of a stoned frat boy. Brooks Koepka shares a joke with caddie Ricky Elliott at the 2019 Open. Whereas the Majors are played at tougher courses, with a lot more players there, and maybe you play safer than you do in the Tour events. "What he's just done goes down in history," added Elliott. There was just something about him. He has been Koepkas caddie for a very long time at this point. Koepka himself felt the chants helped him refocus and there will be no chance of a repeat scenario at Portrush, where Elliott's connections will ensure both men have plenty of support. And as the pressure goes up, the more even-keeled he gets. Elliott, in a recent interview with the Irish Times, called Koepka "one of my best friends.' Koepka said, with Elliott's local knowledge, he's simply letting him call the shots on the course. 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. Elliot walks with Matthew Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy at the 2014 Masters (Getty). Bender only kept a couple of flags. It was Allan Robertson in 1850. But while possessing total self-assurance, Koepka regularly seeks wise counsel from family and others in his circle, says Elliott. What about the Masters flag from 1997 with Tiger Woods? USE CODE LOVE5 AT CHECKOUT TO GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF! I honestly thought if we could play at all this year it would be a bonus, Elliott said. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire Koepka's record in majors this season is written in. Schauffele made bogey at No. Even those caddies that do admit to cherishing them say that they often wind up in a tube, unframed, stuffed in a closet or in the case of Gareth Lord, who worked for Henrik Stenson during his British Open triumph in 2016, in a drawer in a one-bedroom apartment in Monaco. "I think everybody in Ireland has been waiting for this for a long time.". 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. The U.S. team won the Ryder Cup that year, beating Europe 17-11. Those titles include the Irish Under 18 Boys Amateur Open, Ulster Under 18 Boys Amateur Open, Leinster Under 21 Amateur Open Championship and the Ulster Under 21 Open Championship. 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. Then you can throw in the basic, top-10 percentages and the bonuses and the Portrush man is on a very nice gig. Imagining the best-case scenario, Edwards optimistically left his boss with the parting shot, Get it close. Watson famously replied, Im not gonna get it close; hell, Im gonna make it! Watson did just that, and the birdie lifted him to the title. Have known Ricky since he landed in Toledo to play college golf. Id rather go to sleep at night thinking about Brooks game rather than my own. I cant get a 5-iron there, Koepka pressed. Just a few holes into the year in Hawaii, a wrist injury benched his man for three months. He doesnt think he lost the Masters, The Open or the US Open. I get all the numbers and do all the book work. Joe was good on positive reinforcement and thats my only real pet peeve from a caddie.. He won a number of youth titles in Northern Ireland, and he represented Ireland at the 1990 European Youths Championship. The most qualified fill-in for Thursdays opening round was Xander Schauffeles caddie Joe Greiner. 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. Whats more, he has an aggregate of 7,751 devotees on his Instagram account as of now. 1. He is dynamic on Instagram. He then worked at National Club Golfer and Lady Golfer where he was the deputy editor and he has interviewed many of the leading names in the game, both male and female, ghosted columns for the likes of Robert Rock, Charley Hull and Dame Laura Davies, as well as playing the vast majority of our Top 100 GB&I courses. Koepka and Elliot took their partnership to a whole new level at the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament in May of 2017. Heres what you need to know about Ricky Elliot. Ricky Elliott, Brooks Koepka's caddie, had initially tested negative for COVID-19 before a follow-up test. Edwards framed the flag and displayed it on his wall at home as if it were a trophy. Ive spent half my life over here. Williams displayed his flags, which include 13 majors alongside Tiger Woods, on the ceiling of his man cave. ), Max Homa defends PGA Tour changes in epic press conference rant, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. 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. Golfweek did some digging, hoping to get to the bottomof this unsolved mystery, and along the way the stories we heard about caddies and flags were too good not to share. I'm sure he's going to have his family, his mom and dad will be out there. I think thats what makes a great caddie. I dont need cheerleading, but I also never want like, what not to do, he said. There are some caddies who think they won the golf tournament. What does Greiner do differently than Kaiser? Well, sometimes you need to be an amateur chiropractor. Thus, numerous individuals scarcely know any realities about his life. I get the number and think what would Brooks hit? and then I hit two more clubs and its perfect. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Why billionaires, brothers and best mates are caddying on Tour this week, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Absolutely horrendous: Xander Schauffele explains Bay Hills juicy rough, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Is a 7-wood, 3-hybrid or 3-iron most suitable for your game? Elliott caddied for Curtis when he won the Texas Open back in 2012, and he was on Fitzpatricks bag during the 2014 Masters at Augusta National. "If I get angry, my walk just gets a little bit quicker. Brooks Koepka and his caddie, Ricky Elliott. He has been Koepka's caddie for 6 years now. Hes had the same manager, coaches, and same caddie for the last six years. Read about our approach to external linking. The looper was playing very little of his own golf by choice. So, too, did another Edwards pal, Greg Rita, who was on the bag for three major victories in less than a 10-year span (Curtis Strange at the 1988-89 U.S. Open and John Daly at the 1995 British Open). 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. He loves links golf with a particular love of Royal Dornoch and Kingsbarns. I started really enjoying it again, just to be able to go and hang out with a few lads for three or four hours and play a game that you ultimately love, Elliott said. Smith is the executive chairman and co-founder of Qualtrics, a Utah-based company that sponsors Finau. I gave all my flags away. I think he feels he did everything he could and there was just a better guy who beat him. When he hits a bad shot, he never gives me any grief. All of the bonus money is believed to be added on top of the standard salary he makes as well. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. 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. A win there by Koepka, Elliott promises, would usher in the mother of all celebrations. He can put an arm aroundyour shoulder or sock you in theface, depending on what I need atthe time.. Veteran hands with fresh faces serve as a reminder that on Tour, nothing is permanent. The 29-year-old American will then rely heavily on Elliott's local knowledge as the Open Championship is staged in his caddie's home town for the first time since 1951. And on Thursday he was witness to a round of four-under 68. Getty He tired of screwing with the nut, growls The Growler. In December, that meant a maiden ski trip to Colorado. '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 (!) Ken Comboy, who has been on the bag for 25 wins over his 30-year career, including the 2010 U.S. Open for his current boss, Graeme McDowell, is of the school of thought that his check is his trophy at the end of a successful tournament. (Image credit: Getty Images) What will he do if he wins a fifth major someday? Koepkas coach Claude Harmon III improves your driving. I know you cant! Elliott said. It was a long period of not knowing if youre going to have a job. Loves tour golf, both men and women and heremains the long-standing owner of an horrific short game. "I'm excited to get over there," Koepka said. And what exactly does he do with all these keepsakes? But after trying to make it on the mini tour circuit, Elliott decided to become a caddie instead. He played collegiate golf at Toledo with the goal of making it as a pro in the U.S. Mungo Park may have started it in 1903 in Prestwick. A Pinkerton (security guard) said, You cant have that, its private property. I was baffled that hed say that. Pictured: Brooks Koepka talks with his caddie Ricky Elliott at the 2019 PGA Championship. In October, Elliott got his first taste of tournament pressure since his days playing the mini tours when Koepka brought him as a playing partner to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews. By most accounts, the average weekly base pay for caddies on the PGA Tour runs in the neighborhood of $1,800-$2,000 per week. And I feel pretty fortunate to be able to do that.. With this news, numerous individuals are pondering exactly who this caddie is. in meltdown, Collin Morikawa fumbles 5-stroke lead in 3-hole meltdown at Hero World Challenge, Jordan Spieth is confused by tee boxes, stung with rarely called penalty, 2021 Hero World Challenge purse: Payout information, winner's share in the Bahamas, Hero World Challenge leaderboard: Whos leading after Round 3. Elliott is also somewhat of a secret weapon for Koepka this week. Since the start of caddying I havent really played much golf, Elliott says, so thats actually been one positive out of (this break) I actually started to get my golf game back in a little bit of shape which is really nice.. Following Koepkas second US Open victory, in an interview he gave to ESPN, he said of Koepka: He's just a real strong mental guy, he's unflappable. Brooks Koepka PGA Championship Win Would Make Untouchable History. 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 did secure the flag when Baker-Finch won his British, and he has some Ryder Cup flags, too. He had attended college in Ohio and for the past few years had been living in Florida. You have to be a friend sometimes and you have to be a psychologist sometimes. Pete Bender, caddie for Aaron Baddeley, looks on during the final round of the 2019 Valero Texas Open. Elliot is slightly different than his fellow caddies though. Elliott grew up in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott. It has become the caddies trophy, as much of a ritual as players removing their hats and shaking hands after the round. As for the flag and pole from 1992, it is proudly on display in his bedroom. (Adam Schupak/Golfweek). 1s. But at this weeks Hero World Challenge, an intriguing array of fill-ins dot the course. Considering Golf Digest revealed that Koepkas 2018 U.S. Open victory came with a first-place payday of $2.16 million, which would pay Elliott roughly $216,000, its expected his bonuses were on the high end. We cant hit it left. I never want to hear what I cant do. 20 May 2019 Golf. "He's just so calm all the time. Despite their familiarity, Greiner said there were still a few things that he learned from going behind-the-scenes of Schauffeles process. Fluff has won 23 times on Tour. His sticks had been stolen earlier this year, and on the rare occasion he played it was at Lake Nona in Orlando, where hed play out of the bag of his childhood pal Graeme McDowell. The Williamstown, Mass. Soon, the idea of the flag as the caddie trophy must have spread like wildfire in the case of Edwards, literally. He stays pretty locked in, and especially since he was playing well I just tried to stay out of the way. It all depends on the circumstances. He shot three-under 69. In smaller events he does get a little bit flustered, but in majors hes unbelievably focused. Holt didnt win a tournament between 1993 and 2003. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Brooks Koepka and his caddie, Ricky Elliott. According to the police, other collectibles hanging on walls in other parts of the house were found damaged or smashed, including an autographed flag from the 18th green at Augusta National, which Watson had signed after winning the 1981 Masters. Well Freddie Burns (longtime caddie for Sutton) struggled with the screw on the flag. Elliot had worked at the Masters before, so despite the unusual circumstances, he was prepared for what was ahead of him and the young Fitzpatrick. In December, that meant a maiden ski trip to Colorado. Ricky Elliot, Brooks Koepkas Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Fitzpatricks coach, Mike Walter, started working the phones, trying to find the young golfer a new caddie. As longtime caddie Steve Hulka put it, Stevie couldve madea helluva quilt out of them. In an email correspondence, Williams claimed 151 worldwide wins and 120 victory flags in his collection. Caddying pays better. Its the complete opposite of what people think. Ill be getting plenty of good needle, he said at the time. I have no idea how it started, says Elliott, who won his first major with Koepka at the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills. He finally got there as a caddie, which is not unusual. Koepka has said that there would be nothing cooler than winning the Claret Jug with Elliott on his bag. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? Now the understated and underrated caddie for Brooks Koepka, Elliott has enjoyed a front-row seat for some major championship history over the past three years, helping his man to four quick titles. The American says Elliott, a former Ulster junior golf champion, has played a key role since working with him from 2013. That makes his ethnicity Irish. The USGA sent it to me. There was about 80 of us in the room and 2,000 people had come to watch. after his grandfathers death. Elliott came to the U.S. for college, and he attended the University of Toledo in Ohio. Share Tweet Pin Email Accordingto The Growler, Williams, who retired to his native New Zealand, carried a 3/8-inch wrench in the bag. "It was worrying. If he's found guilty of the charges, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Proceeding onward to his Wiki bio, he doesnt have one right now. As Brooks Koepka goes for a third consecutive US PGA Championship, caddie Ricky Elliott, the man hoping to help his boss to more Major glory at TPC Harding Park, shares the secrets to their success. Kept the bibs from the other wins and collected badges in a box at my house. [Mick] has got stuff to sort out at home after a long year and its nice to share this experience with my best mate, Hugo, on the bag, Hatton told Martin Dempster of the Scotsman. Someone like Pete Bender, who worked his first tournament for Frank Beard at the 1969 Lucky Strike International in San Francisco. Edwards was with Watson, working at the PGA Seniors Championship in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the time. Hicks, Stricklerand Cayce Kerr each mentioned him during separate conversations. The starting point seemed obvious. Other than Ricky, I probably know his game better than anybody, Chase said. 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. Bernhard Langer with caddie Terry Holt on the 4th tee box during the first round of the 2015 Masters. St. Johns County (Florida) Sheriffs investigators said the fire started in an upstairs storage room where he kept part of his collection of golf memorabilia. "Claude Harmon was coaching Brooks and he said he needed a caddie for Oak Hill," Elliott added. He got so many flags. Ricky Elliott (brought into the world in the year 1978 or 1979) is generally known as the caddie of the acclaimed American golf player, Brooks Koepka. In fact, Ive started giving them away, he says. Hes got a pool room in Northern Ireland and has hung his major flags in the four corners of the room. I dont know when it started, but now it is a big deal with caddies. In the final round of the US Open last month, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson - close friends and gym buddies - barely spoke a word to each. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! As Brooks Koepka sank his final putt on the 18th at Shinnecock Hills to retain the US Open, his caddie . Ive got a lot of respect for what they do, Chase said after the round. Its just nice to be able to have the opportunity to do that. Ricky Elliott is a caddie and has been one for Brooks Koepka for quite a while now. 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Thats why it can be jarring to see an unfamiliar figure toting the bag of a top player. I want to make a collage of them someday, she says. Two-thirty-four, the bagman replied, warily. Elliott told his man to hit a 5-iron. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment, Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports). (Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports). Before joining Koepkas bag, Elliott previously caddied for Ben Curtis and Matthew Fitzpatrick. But not every caddie is enamored with keeping the flag at 18. For Phil not to follow the tradition was hugely disrespectful.. 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. I wouldnt bother., Payne Stewart picks up his caddie Mike Hicks after sinking his putt on the 18th green at Pinehurst No. Elliott is from Portrush, Northern Ireland, host of this years Open Championship. It will be special for me. Somewhere that my friends can come around and see it.. 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. 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. 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. He is from Portrush in Northern Ireland. Former caddie Fanny Sunneson says Nick Faldo used to claim the flag at his major wins, too. Visit our corporate site. "We just had to block it out and keep talking between ourselves," Elliott said of the chants. Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott on the third green during the second round of the 2017 U.S. Open (Getty). Northern Irishman Ricky Elliott has been Brooks Koepka's bagman during all four of his Major wins. You can follow him on Twitter @JohnstonGarrett. I obviously lost the love of me playing it but Im starting to find it again a little bit. Number: 1394141; H Bauer Publishing, Company Number: LP003328 When you're cleaning up in the Majors (Koepka won 4/8 from 2017-19) then your percentage is going to work out very nicely. I was so jacked up, LaCava recalls. After years of bouncing back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean, Elliot decided to become a U.S. citizen in 2015. 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Were very close, and hesprobably my best friend, Pavinsays. And who can forget Japans Shota Hayafujis beautiful gesture: removing his hat and bowing his head after claiming the flag at Augusta National last April following Hideki Matsuyamas triumph. Moreover, many considered him a promising golf player. Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. Elliotts been playing with some buddies who work for different airlines who are also temporarily out of work due to the pandemic. Now well see if his knowledge can help Koepka capture his first Claret Jug. All Rights Reserved. LPGA: HSBC Women's Champions celebrates 15 years of star-studded champions, Jessica Korda turns 30 and Brooke Henderson reunites with lost luggage, Three sleeper picks to win the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood at 80/1, Best golf drivers for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He doesnt carry a yardage book, but his golfing IQ is massive. Read next: Koepkas coach Claude Harmon III improves your driving, Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085; Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Specifically, his dominance in majors since 2017 is. 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. Relationship-wise off the course, we get on well together, go on a few trips together. Mackay was Phil Mickelsons caddie for 25 years before their split. He didnt even own a set of clubs when he flew to Scotland. Just a few holes into the year in Hawaii, a wrist injury benched his man for three months. The Open 2019: With each passing major, Brooks Koepka looking more like Tiger Woods, The Open 2019: 5 things to know about Brooks Koepkas caddie Ricky Elliott, The PGA Tour has created a hierarchy. 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. Thus, the 10 realities down beneath might help you all sort out who he truly is. Although the pay for being a caddie is certainly nice when golfers are winning or making cuts, there are obviously plenty of times when things dont go as smoothly. 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. Assuming the above percentages of five to 10 percent stands true, this means Elliott earned between roughly $354,702 (five percent) to $709,404. (Soobum Im/USA TODAY Sports). That one is framed and hanging in his downstairs TV room. 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