Michael Greller is well-known for his work as a caddie for renowned golfer Jordan Spieth. Greller was a regular math teacher at Narrow View Intermediate School in Gig Harbor, Washington, before becoming famous as a caddie.
Michael was born in 1978 in Grand Haven, Michigan, United States. Unfortunately, the caddie has not revealed when he will celebrate his birthday. Aside from that, his parents are known to be John Greller and Jane Greller. Unfortunately, his father died in February 2019 after a ten-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Greller’s grief over the loss of his father was exacerbated when he lost his mother in October 2020.
During those difficult times, he was supported by his family and two siblings, Katie and Tom Greller.
How Much Does Michael Greller net worth?
Michael Greller must have amassed a sizable salary as a long-time caddie for one of the game’s greats. Furthermore, with a caddie earning nearly 8% (10% if the game is won) of the golfer’s pay, Greller must have a sizable net worth.
According to some online sources, the caddie has a net worth of $5 million.
From Math Teacher to World-Famous Caddie
He began his career as a middle-school math teacher in Grand Haven. Later in life, his interest in golf led him to work as a professional caddie. Greller used to help other golfers as their caddie in his spare time to pursue his interest.
After seeing a teenager carrying his golf kits in the US Amateur Public Links Championship in 2006, the now-pro caddie decided to carry a golfer’s bag for the first time. He caddied whenever he had free time after that.
Greller partnered with Justin Thomas as his caddie in the 2010 U.S. Open. His work so impressed Thomas that he referred Greller to Jordan Spieth for his games in the 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur, which Spieth won.
Greller continued to carry Spieth’s bags after that. After the amateur golfer turned professional in 2013, he offered Greller a permanent caddie contract. The caddie and golfer duo has always been together since then.
Furthermore, the two have always shared a strong bond of friendship. One such instance of their cooperation was recently witnessed when the pro golfer supported his caddie after Greller lost both of his parents in the span of one and a half years.
Greller’s Family: Wife and Children
Jordan Spieth’s caddy is a happily married man. Greller and his lovely wife, Ellie Greller, have been married since 2013. The couple exchanged wedding vows in front of a small group of close friends and family at the Chambers Bay Golf Course in Washington.
Greller’s wife is a retired kindergarten teacher who previously taught at Artondale Elementary School. She did, however, leave her job to accompany her husband on his tours.
When it comes to the lovely couple’s children, they have one. On October 13, 2017, the couple welcomed their first and only child. Unfortunately, no information about the child’s name or grade level is provided.
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