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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
PGA Tour star responds after finding out huge sum Scottie Scheffler's caddie has earned
PGA star Ben Griffin has responded in disbelief after finding out just how much money Scottie Scheffler's trusted caddie, Ted Scott, has taken home in 2025 alone PGA Tour star Ben Griffin has spoken out after he discovered that Scottie Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, has earned more than most players on the tour in 2025. It's been an exceptionally successful year for Scheffler, 29, with the New Jersey-born icon snapping up the PGA Championship and The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush – taking his major tally to four. The player-caddie duo of Scheffler and Scott has been formidable since they started working together in 2022. But their payment agreement is largely under wraps, despite Scheffler briefly opening up on it. A caddie usually receives 10 per cent of the winning check, seven per cent for a top-10 finish, and five percent for anything else – yet they may also earn a weekly salary. Griffin, who has been open on his finances in the past, has won the Charles Schwab Challenge and Zurich Classic this year and has earned around £6m in 2025, one of his most lucrative years ever. He has won just over £11m in his career so far. Golf Digest took to X to announce that Scott's estimated earnings this year, £1.49m, are higher than those of the average PGA Tour player, which stand at £1.3m. Griffin playfully replied: "He [Scott] got me the last two years. I knew I had to step my game up…" Scott has pocketed a little over £5.5m over the last two years alone, with the 2025 season still yet to finish. Griffin earned £2.5m in 2024 – a year in which Scott sensationally bagged £4m. A fan then asked Griffin why, after two wins on the tour this year, he had not signed up a 'blue tick' on X – an extra feature users can pay for on the social media platform to add to give their profile more exposure. Griffin jokingly hit back: "Can't risk buying a blue check and Ted jumping me." Scheffler has won four championships this year and secured 13 top-10 finishes out of 16 events. His total earnings for 2025 stand at £14m so far. Scott's staggering sum this year would even see him surpass the earnings of two former Masters champions on the PGA money list with past Masters winners Zach Johnson and Danny Willett having banked £655k and £398k respectively. Famously, back in 2024, Scheffler took home a staggering £47m with Scott's earnings standing at around £4m. This would have put Scott around 20th in the PGA Tour's money list for that year. While Scott is currently the highest earning caddie, he's not the only bag man on tour to boast a more than credible bank balance. Rory McIlroy's long-term man Harry Diamond and Xander Schauffele's Austin Kaiser also raked in hefty amounts over the last few years. Speaking on the Pardon My Take podcast last year, Scheffler opened up on how he leaves paying Scott to his staff, despite the astronomical sums heading his caddie's way. "We have a girl that helps us pay bills basically because I'm a child and I can't keep track of all that stuff," Scheffler said. "She quickly took over that job and texts me at the end of each week saying, 'Hey, this is how much we're paying Ted?' I'm like, 'That's great.'" Scott, however, has nothing but praise for Scheffler and his seemingly unstoppable form. "Time and time again, when people get close, he seems to be able to step on the gas," Scott said following Scheffler's triumph at the PGA Championship in May. "He just has that ability to be like, 'Oh, no, you're not coming after me, bud.'"
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Scottie Scheffler comes clean on chat with manager at The Open - 'What have I done?'
Scottie Scheffler has recalled an antsy chat with his manager after worrying that his comments at the Open Championship may have caused controversy among golf fans and media members Scottie Scheffler shared mixed feelings about winning ahead of this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Despite being a strong contender for the title, Scheffler downplayed the significance of celebrating such a potential victory. Addressing the press before the tournament began, he said: "It feels like you work your whole life to celebrate winning a tournament for like a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes, that kind of euphoric feeling. "Is it great to be able to win tournaments and to accomplish the things I have in the game of golf? Yeah, it brings tears to my eyes just to think about, because I've literally worked my entire life to be good at this sport. "To have that kind of sense of accomplishment, I think, is a pretty cool feeling. To get to live out your dreams is very special, but at the end of the day, I'm not out here to inspire the next generation of golfers. "I'm not out here to inspire someone to be the best player in the world because what's the point? That is not a fulfilling life. It's fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but it's not fulfilling from a sense of the deepest places of your heart," reports the Mirror US. The New Jersey-born PGA Tour pro triumphed with his second major of the year and fourth of his career in Northern Ireland, finishing a comfortable four strokes ahead of Harris English with an impressive 17-under-par by Sunday's close. He later admitted to feeling worried that his pre-tournament remarks might have come across as unappreciative. On the Pardon My Take podcast, Scheffler recalled: "I remember walking out of that room and I'm looking at Blake, my manager I've known since I was like 10 years old and I'm like, 'Gosh, why did I start ranting like that. "This is why I don't say anything, things get taken out of context.' I'm just like, 'I don't know why I did that, I hope that made a little bit of sense to some people.' He was like, 'Nah, it's alright, let's go.'" When asked about what he intended to convey to the media and fans globally before the tournament, Scheffler added: "I'm sitting there in the media centre again, they're like, 'Hey, how are you going to do this to win this week? What's going to happen this week?' "And I'm just sitting there thinking like, 'Guys, I'm answering the same questions over and over again.' If I win this tournament, I'm going to show up at the next tournament and you're going to be like, 'Alright, how are you going to win this week?' "And it's like we just live in this timeframe when we're always onto the next thing and that's really how it feels sometimes. Just when it comes to celebrating, it feels awesome for those few fleeting moments of just pure elation after you win a tournament. "When the ball finally goes in the hole Sunday, give Teddy a hug, shake hands, see my wife and my the craziest feeling in the world, but it just does not last. That adrenaline, that feeling just lasts for a few moments and it's like a drug, you want more of it. "But the feeling of happiness and satisfaction, being able to accomplish a lifelong dream will last for me for a long time. It's a pretty amazing thing for me to be able to accomplish something like that, and it's something that I'm very grateful for. But like you said, it's not the only thing in my life. Striving to win golf tournaments as the only thing is going to lead to a lifetime of disappointment basically." Presently positioned at World No. 1 in the OWGR rankings, Scheffler has experienced a remarkable 2025 so far. He claimed his maiden victory of the season at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May, before capturing his first PGA Championship crown weeks later. A further triumph on the PGA Tour materialised with May's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield, before triumph at the Open Championship followed last weekend. Whilst Scheffler is anticipated to make a comeback to the PGA Tour for the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August, it's evident that golf isn't his sole focus in life, with family and his Christian faith also taking precedence.
RTÉ News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54
The American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theodore Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show, has died in a reported swimming accident in Costa Rica. He was 54. ABC News in the US reported that Warner drowned near Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica on Sunday. It is reported that he was on a family holiday at the time of his death. As a teenager, New Jersey-born Warner became an Emmy nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on The Cosby Show. His many other screen credits included the series Fame, Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines, Community, Sons of Anarchy, American Horror Story: Freak Show, Suits, and The Resident. In 2015, Warner was a Grammy winner in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for the song Jesus Children alongside Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway. He also worked as a director, producer, podcaster, and voiceover artist.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Indian-origin Ronit Karki seeks ‘picture perfect' Wimbledon
Mumbai: Trilok Karki does not remember saying much at the end of the tennis match. Instead, he and his family just got into a 'big, tight hug', embracing the youngest member, Ronit. On a hot Friday afternoon in London, the 17-year-old American of Indian origin had pulled off yet another upset win to reach the junior boys Wimbledon final. Indian-origin US player Ronit Karki will play Sunday's junior boys final after coming through as a qualifier. (HT) 'This has all just been about Ronit finding his game,' his father Trilok told HT. A game built on speed, strong returns and, most importantly, a lot of grit. That is what has helped New Jersey-born Ronit, who had to start his journey at Wimbledon in the qualifying round. In the main draw though, the junior world No.52 has beaten No.11 Yannik Alexandrescou of Romania, No.9 Jack Kennedy of the USA, Poland's world No.16 Alan Wazny, and on Friday he beat No.10 Alexander Vasilev of Bulgaria 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. Ronit's progress at Wimbledon has also meant the family gets to spend some time together – a luxury as the teenager's tennis endeavours led the Karkis to be spread across the country. Naomi, who is studying neuroscience at Rutgers University near the family home, stays in New Jersey with Trilok. But three years ago, Kanchan moved with Ronit to Florida where he trains at former Australian pro Jay Gooding's academy. 'I will not call this a sacrifice,' Trilok says. 'This is just what we as parents had to do in the interests of our children. I'm here with Naomi and also have my job. Kanchan helps Ronit.' Trilok and Kanchan, software engineers, moved from Mumbai to New York in 2001. Years later, Naomi, three years older to Ronit, started to play at a local academy. 'Ronit would generally be in the kiddie area, but he started to get bored of playing with the toys there and started to watch his sister play,' Trilok said. 'He also wanted to play and the coach encouraged him to join in.' Tennis had started as a hobby, but Ronit's skills grew rapidly. Soon he became No.1 in the country in the U-12 division then reached the top spot in U-14 as well. 'That's when we thought we need to look at the next step in the progression,' Trilok says. 'We realised that he couldn't train in the New York-New Jersey region because it's cold there in the winter. So, we found Jay Gooding's academy.' A part of Ronit's possessions in Orlando was the stringing machine Trilok bought for him. It was to save some money, but it also gave Ronit responsibility towards his craft. 'He became more responsible for his racquet and his knowledge of how it worked grew,' Trilok says. 'Ronit would work on different string types, different tensions, and that's helped him understand the dynamics better. So, he knows what he wants and how it will work rather than someone telling him what to do.' Preparing the racquets is now an important pre-match tradition. But with his mother, Ronit has a special ritual. They take a photograph together giving a thumbs up every time he wins a tournament. 'But this is a Grand Slam, it's very special. He reached the final after coming through qualifying. So, they're doing it after every match.' On Sunday, Ronit takes on junior world No.6 Ivan Ivanov. He'll be hoping to take another one of those photos, this time with his entire family.
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Coco Gauff reaction to Wimbledon finalist's 'surprising' announcement said a lot
Coco Gauff has proved she's one of the greatest talents in tennis today, but the words she shares with her rivals shows she is of rare class off the court as well Amanda Anisimova will experience the pinnacle of her career to date as she steps out to face Iga Swiatek in her maiden Grand Slam final at Wimbledon. And while some doubted the American for her decision to take a break from tennis, others like Coco Gauff showed unwavering support during her hiatus. Anisimova, 23, announced she would be stepping away from tennis in May 2023 in the hopes of prioritising her mental well-being, per The Mirror US. Fast forward a little more than two years, and she's about to break into the world's top 10 for the first time, a stark contrast to last year when she didn't make it past the Wimbledon qualifiers. Her journey to Saturday's Wimbledon final was sealed with an impressive win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. And that result yet again proved her doubters wrong. "It was hard to digest people telling me you wouldn't making it after a long break," she told the BBC after beating the top seed on Thursday. "I think it's different for everyone. It goes to show that it is possible. I think that's a really special message that I've been able to show. "To be honest, if you told me I would be in the final of Wimbledon I would not believe you. Especially not this soon. It's been a year's turnaround. To be in the final is just indescribable, honestly." Anisimova's return to Wimbledon this year holds special significance following her absence from the main draw since 2022. After progressing to the quarter-finals once before, the US star emphasised the significance of her comeback following a break. "A lot of people told me that you would never make it to the top again if you take so much time away from the game," she said. "Just me being able to prove that you can get back to the top if you prioritise yourself [has] been incredibly special to me." Gauff is still just 21 years old but often displays maturity beyond her years. Not least of which on the tennis court, where she's a two-time Grand Slam champion and recently won the French Open for the first time. But she underlined her moral fibre while offering support to Anisimova following her decision to focus on herself. When the New Jersey-born star announced her hiatus two years prior, Gauff was quick to convey compassion both in person and online. "I'd say when she announced the initial break, I was surprised," said Gauff ahead of the 2023 US Open. "I don't think anybody was expecting it or anything. "But I can understand really. There is probably a lot of players who need to take a break who don't take a break." Gauff's public display of support for Anisimova was clear for all to see; she left a heartfelt comment filled with love heart emojis under Anisimova's Instagram announcement regarding her pause from competition. She wasn't the only one, either, as other WTA stars such as Ons Jabeur, Paulo Badosa, Madison Keys and Priscilla Hon also expressed their support on Instagram. And these same sentiments from her tennis colleagues may have significantly contributed to putting Anisimova in the running for a historic feat at SW19.
