Who Is Bryson DeChambeau’s former Caddie Tim Tucker?

Bryson DeChambeau has a much different approach to golf than any other player. He has a more programmed method that he uses to measure every hole or every course that he plays in. But DeChambeau is not alone in this unique approach to the sport. He had his caddie, Tim Tucker, who used to take care of the math for him before Brian Zeigler, his current caddie, came in. 

DeChambeau has surely caught the attention of everyone with his modern-day approach to the sport. Of course, golf is a sport all about the numbers and it has always been that way. But not a lot of players are intrigued by the science behind the game, except for a few like Bryson DeChambeau.

Meet the highly intelligent former caddie of Bryson DeChambeau: Tim Tucker

Bryson DeChambeau, who went to Southern Methodist University, turned pro in 2016. The California native then partnered with Tim Tucker and won the 2016 Memorial Tournament with the latter carrying his bag.

DeChambeau then had a brief split with Tucker in mid-2017 and hired veteran Micah Fugitt as his caddie. However, Tucker and DeChambeau reunited in 2018 and continued for another three years before their fall-out in 2021. 

Bryson DeChambeau and Tim Tucker go a long way. They’ve known each other since DeChambeau was 15, and the golfer specifically liked working with Tucker because he’s probably the only caddie who uses the vector green-reading system preferred by DeChambeau. 

Furthermore, Tucker also has playing experience besides his caddying duties. He took part in the 2007 US Mid Amateur Tournament and was part of the field at the 2013 Pacific Northwest Men’s Amateur Championship as well. 

Bryson DeChambeau used to feel most comfortable in receiving advice or strategy from Tim Tucker. DeChambeau’s someone who enjoys a scientific approach to the game, and he expects the same from his caddie as well. 

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How much did DeChambeau pay his former caddie?

Tim Tucker was one of the most handsomely paid caddies on the PGA Tour. The reason being that Bryson DeChambeau was in good form during his stint as a caddie. A caddie usually gets 10% of the cut from a player’s winnings in an event. 

Furthermore, Tim Tucker received a base salary of $120K annually and enjoyed a total payout of $353,801 last year. This made him the sixth highest-paid caddie in 2020. 

Both Tim Tucker and Bryson DeChambeau loved working with each other. The latter had earlier mentioned that Tucker has a “calming” effect on his game. 

“He’s super easy and cool and collected. Whatever I say, it doesn’t bother him at all. We just go out there and have a good time,” DeChambeau said about Tucker. 

Bryson DeChambeau has even won eight PGA Tour events with Tim Tucker as his caddie, not to forget the famous win at the U.S. Open in 2020. But unfortunately, they parted ways in early 2021 due to some issues. However, Bryson has said that he still continues to be friends with Tim and they still share the same bond. 

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