Who is John Daly's caddie?

Last Modified May 15, 2024 07:15 GMT

John Daly has been a prominent figure in professional golf since the 1990s, thanks to his powerful swing, flamboyant outfits, and iconic long hair. He has garnered global recognition for his unique style and remarkable talent on the course. Throughout his career, Daly has won two major championships: the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 Open Championship. With his team's support, including his caddie, Daly has been able to achieve incredible feats on the greens. Peter Van Der Riet has been Daly's longtime caddie, assisting him for nearly two decades now.

141st Open Championship - Round Two
141st Open Championship - Round Two

John Daly's caddie

John Daly’s caddie is Peter Van Der Riet. Before becoming a caddie, Van Der Riet was a professional golfer himself and played on the European Tour from 1986 to 1992. He has won three championship titles on the South African Tour, but was unable to secure a victory on the European Tour during his playing career.. Van Der Riet started caddying for John Daly in 2003, and helped him secure a win at the Kolon Korea Open in their second week together. Although Daly had fired Van Der Riet before during a rain break at the PODS Championship, they eventually reconciled and resumed their successful partnership.

How much is Peter Van Der Rie’ net worth ?

The precise net worth of Peter Van Der Riet is still being determined. Typically, caddies receive 10% of the player's winnings. Peter's career as a caddy has brought him a substantial sum of money. He was a professional golfer as well, though he never achieved much.

FAQs

A. Peter Van Der Riet is known for being John Daly’s caddie.
A. Peter Van Der Riet has been working with John Daly since September 2003.
A. Peter Van Der Riet used to be a professional golfer and played on the European Tour from 1986 to 1992, but failed to win any tournament there.

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