Hey everyone, so I’ve been digging into this whole Jordan Spieth and his caddie thing, and let me tell you, it’s pretty interesting. It all started when I was watching some golf highlights and got curious about the guy always next to Spieth. You know, the one carrying the bag, handing him clubs, and basically being his right-hand man on the course. Turns out, that’s Michael Greller, Spieth’s caddie.
So, I started my little investigation. First thing I did was try to figure out how these two even got together. From what I gathered, back in 2012, Greller was a teacher, and he was about to take a break from all that. That’s when Spieth’s dad, Shawn, hit him up and asked if he wanted to caddie for his son full-time. Greller talked it over with his wife, Ellie, and she’s the one who pushed him to go for it. Smart lady, right?
Next, I got nosey about the money. C’mon, we all want to know. Turns out, being a caddie for a top player like Spieth pays pretty well. I saw somewhere that Greller’s making around $665,000. Not bad for carrying some clubs and giving advice, huh? It’s clear that this job is not just about carrying clubs; it’s about making bank.
I also looked into some recent news about Spieth having wrist surgery. It seems like his wrist was giving him trouble for a couple of years, and it was messing with his game. Last season, he only finished in the top 25 in one out of his last 14 events. Ouch. That must’ve been tough. I guess even the best have their bad days, or in this case, bad wrists. Hope he’s recovering well, though.
Then I got a bit more personal and found out that Greller lives near Seattle. Makes sense, it’s a nice area. I’ve been to Seattle once, loved the vibe there. Anyway, it’s cool to know a bit about where he’s based when he’s not on the golf course with Spieth.
The whole dynamic between Spieth and Greller is fascinating, really. I mean, they’ve been together since the beginning of Spieth’s pro career. I read somewhere that Spieth’s performance at Augusta National was a big deal, showing off his skill and maturity. And you can bet Greller was there for all of it, helping him along the way.
So, what’s the takeaway from all this? Well, I guess it just shows that in professional golf, it’s not just about the player. The caddie plays a massive role, too. It’s a real partnership. And in the case of Spieth and Greller, it’s a partnership that’s been through a lot, from wins at major tournaments to dealing with injuries.
That’s it for my little deep dive into Jordan Spieth and his caddie, Michael Greller. Hope you found it as interesting as I did. Catch you guys later!
