LaCava heeded Couples’ advice and signed on to work for Dustin Johnson. Woods made $5.4 million in earnings on the PGA Tour in 2018. ... March 29, 2018 at 3:27 pm. Here's what you need to know.Video related to joe lacava, tiger woods’ caddie: 5 fast facts you need to know Filed Under: Golf , Top Stories Joe LaCava, Tiger Woods’ Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know He had an opportunity to join another golfer in 2017 but opted to stick with Woods as he made his comeback. Like I said, he’s so competitive, even at something like that,” he said. I’m not one to sit around and watch TV. ... 2018-09-23T11:21:31-04:00. He's the boss, and I work for him, but he doesn't treat me like that. Also, out of deference for the FedExCup Playoffs, I decided to wait until they were concluding to have substantive talks. Woods’ former caddie Steve Williams was reported to make more than $1 million per year when Woods was playing at his peak form. I’m committed to your return and you playing golf again.’ And I said, ‘Well I understand that, but I don’t know when that is or if that’s even going to happen, so let me help you get another bag.’ But he just keeps saying no,” Woods explained to Geno Auriemma during a podcast last year.