Okay, so I was messing around online the other day, trying to find out more about this guy, Michael Greller, who’s a caddie for the golfer Jordan Spieth. I stumbled on some pretty interesting stuff, and I just had to share it with y’all.
First off, I started digging into his background, you know, where he came from and all that. Turns out, this Greller guy wasn’t always a caddie. He was actually a math teacher! Can you believe that? I read that he was even planning to take a year off from teaching back in 2012. But then, guess what? Jordan Spieth’s dad, Shawn, called him up and asked if he’d be his son’s full-time caddie. That was a massive turn in his life, right?
Now, here’s where it gets even more interesting. I learned that Greller’s wife, Ellie, played a big role in this decision. She’s the one who encouraged him to take the gig with Spieth! It is touching, right? Imagine having that kind of support from your partner. It’s like something out of a movie.
Then, I got into what he’s been up to recently. Apparently, Spieth had wrist surgery and wasn’t playing in the Sentry tournament. So, Greller filled in for some other caddie, a guy named Greiner, I think. It’s cool to see how he’s still involved in the golfing world, even when Spieth is out.
- Family tragedy: I read that Greller had to leave a tournament, the WGC-Mexico Championship, because his father, John, passed away. That must have been such a tough time for him. Family always comes first.
- Earnings: This one’s a bit of a jaw-dropper. I saw somewhere that Greller made around $665,000 in a year! As a caddie! That’s some serious money. It makes sense, though, since he’s working with one of the top golfers in the world.
Here are some more interesting facts I found:
So, yeah, that’s what I found out about Michael Greller. It’s a pretty amazing story when you think about it. He went from teaching math to becoming a key figure in the professional golf world. It’s a reminder that life can take some unexpected turns, and sometimes, those turns lead to something really great. And his wife’s support is super important, love that!
