John Rahm is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour known for his aggressive playing style and impressive track record. Since turning professional in 2016, he has won an incredible 15 times worldwide, including 8 victories on the Tour. Rahm hails from Spain and is often compared to the legendary Seve Ballesteros. He is widely recognized for his ability to sink clutch putts, earning him the title of the Tour's best left-to-right putter. Rahm's caddie, Adam Hayes, has been an essential part of his success, providing support and guidance on his journey to becoming the World No.2 and major championship winner. Having looped on the reputable American circuit since 2004, Hayes is among the PGA Tour's most seasoned caddies. Before that, from 1999 to 2003, he camped on the LPGA for four years, earning an estimated $400 a week.
Jon Rahm's Caddie
In September 2016, Jon Rahm and Adam Hayes began their joint venture at Silverado Country Club. Rahm was 126th in the world, but he has since gone on to win two Majors, be the former World No. 1 and a contemporary Ryder Cup hero. Before rising to the top of the world rankings in 2020, the duo won their first tournament together in 2017 at Torrey Pines, home of the Farmers Insurance Open. Hayes attended the University of Central Florida before signing on with the LPGA Tour as a caddie. Throughout his career, he has helped a number of outstanding athletes, such as Webb Simpson, Ben Crane, Jason Dufner, Vaughan Taylor, and Russell Henley, carry their bags. One particularly memorable moment in his incredible career thus far involved Jonathan Byrd, who won the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open with a hole-in-one on the fourth playoff hole. However, Rahm has been the source of his fantastic success.
Adam Hayes has been Jon Rahm's caddie since September 2016, and his experience and knowledge have been key to Rahm's success on the PGA Tour. With a strong golf background that includes being a member of the University of Central Florida's golf team and setting a school record, Hayes has worked with several notable golfers and helped them to achieve their goals. He has been on the bag for Rahm's six victories on the PGA Tour and has a great understanding of his competitive nature, providing valuable advice and insights along the way. Hayes is married to Brandy N Hayes, who works in real estate, and they have two sons together.
How much is Adam Hayes’ Net Worth ?
As a highly skilled professional caddie on the PGA Tour, Adam Hayes has amassed a net worth of approximately $3 million. His success with Jon Rahm has undoubtedly contributed to his earnings, with Rahm paying him $520,000 at the end of the 2017 season, making him one of the top earners among caddies. It is very difficult to predict a caddie’s yearly income but Hayes was reported to be the eighth-highest paid caddie at the end of the 2017 season.
