Joel Dahmen is an American golfer who needs no introduction! He's known for his skills, resilience and love for the game. He's currently touring for the PGA tour and his name is synonymous with solid ball-striking skills. His career highlights include a top-10 finish at the John Deere Classic 2018.
Dahmen is also recognized for his close relationship with his caddie, Geno Bonnalie. They have formed a notable partnership on the golf course, and their camaraderie is often admired.
Joel Dahmen's caddie
Former export coordinator Geno Bonnalie began working as Joel Dahmen's caddie in 2015 when the golfer obtained Korn Ferry Tour rights. Meanwhile, the two had known each other for nearly two decades, dating back to when they were youngsters in Idaho competing in a two-person best-ball event. In January 2022, Geno Bonnalie, Joel Dahmen's caddy, and host John Rathouz were featured on the podcast UNDER THE STRAP.
According to the podcast, Bonnalie and Dahmen's friendship began when they were 15 (Geno) and 12 (Joel).
With Dahmen dominating the Mackenzie Tour money list, Bonnalie sent a passionate application to the golfer for the caddie post, despite making a decent wage at his office job. They are currently recognized as one of golf's most amusing pairings. More so after the Netflix hit "Full Swing" premiered, the golf fans have been obsessed with the duo since.
Geno initially helped Dahmen earn admission to the PGA Tour for the 2016-17 season, where he is currently a regular.
How much is Geno Bonnalie's net worth?
Geno Bonnalie's annual compensation as a PGA caddie is estimated to be USD 300,000. Gneo's net worth is calculated to be more than $1 million, according to Millions Of Celebs. Bonnalie's first year on Joel's bag was $850 weekly, or 7% of Dahmen's income. His pay was $14,962, which comprised the weekly minimum wage and a little more than $1,000 in bonuses. Bonnalie's annual salary was $20,635.53. He believes, though, that he ended up in the red. A caddie on the tour may expect to earn roughly $2,000 per week.
FAQs
A. Geno has been married to his wife, Holly, for 14 years and has two children. Hudson (8) and Wynn (1). They still reside in Lewiston, Idaho and live in a single-wide trailer house.
A. Caddies can make money off sponsorships — one of the most common is the hat they wear. Let's take Nike, for example. In most cases — a Nike-sponsored player will have a requirement from Nike for the player's caddie to wear a Nike hat with no other logos.
A. Geno Bonnalie caddies for player Joel Dahmen.
