Masters star made brother his caddie at last | Golf News

Maverick McNealy shared an extraordinary expertise with his brother, Scout, at last 12 months’s Masters event.

Through his father, billionaire Scott McNealy, Maverick ranks as the second-wealthiest golfer in the world, behind only Tiger Woods. The 30-year-old has already begun carving out his own legacy, however, having claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the RSM Classic in November 2024 — incomes himself an invitation to the 2025 Masters.

Maverick admitted that making it to the Masters felt so far out of attain that he never imagined it will develop into a actuality — let alone with Scout by his facet as his caddie for the major. “To be honest, this never even crossed my mind, playing the Masters,” Maverick said. “We were hockey players growing up.”

The brothers first set foot on Augusta back in 2017 during a household journey with their two other brothers — Dakota and Colt — along with their father, Scott. “That was just a bucket list item,” Maverick said.

“Never really had it in mind that we’d be back and definitely not really in the Masters.”

In the autumn of 2024, Maverick approached Scout about taking on the function of caddie. At the time, the previous Baylor collegiate golfer was working as a home flipper in Nevada.

“For me, I’m really grateful that he’s taking the time and putting everything else in his life on hold for probably the most valuable couple of years in my career,” Maverick said. “There’s a lot changing in the world of golf right now, and I’d like to think I’m coming up on my prime, and it’s a great time to play good.”

Last 12 months’s Masters represented only the third event Maverick efficiently made the cut at a major championship. The Portola Valley, California native posted a T32 end at one over par, a efficiency he goals to improve upon this 12 months at Augusta.

Although Maverick is still looking for his maiden victory this season, the 30-year-old is assured he is on the verge of a vital breakthrough. “Honestly, this year it’s been two or three awesome rounds and one kind of stinker that’s held me down,” he explained.

“I think I’ve been inside the top-10 at one point every tournament except for one. So the top-end game is there, I just really need to turn that 73 into a 70 to give myself a chance. And working on the ball striking still, making a few more swing changes. Just kind of working slowly over the last couple years towards where I want it to be.”

Maverick plans to sharpen his sport at the Valero Texas Open, a preparatory event where he secured a tied third-place end last 12 months. “Definitely prepping for next week through this week,” he said.

“And looking at that three week break, I just did 7-on-9 to start the year. Really needed two weeks off, but I didn’t want to go three weeks before a major without playing. And this golf course suits me really well, I really enjoy it.

“Every gap seems like there’s not fairly enough room. You form of have to squeeze on on the market, which is nice for my sport.”