Steve Williams
Even the autograph of the world No1’s caddie, Steve Williams, reputed to be the highest-paid New Zealand sports star through his association with Woods, was fiercely sought by the hundreds of children who lined the route along which Tiger regally made his way towards the course.

Who was the highest paid athlete of the last year?

Forbes’ highest-paid athletes

  1. Conor McGregor (UFC) $180 million.
  2. Lionel Messi (soccer), $130 million.
  3. Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer), $120 million.
  4. Dak Prescott (NFL), $107.5 million.
  5. LeBron James (NBA), $96.5 million.
  6. Neymar (soccer), $95 million.
  7. Roger Federer (tennis), $90 million.
  8. Lewis Hamilton (F1), $82 million.

Who is the highest paid athlete athlete?

UFC star Conor McGregor is this year’s highest-paid athlete with a whopping $208 million in earnings, while three soccer stars, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, LeBron James as well as tennis legend Roger Federer round out the top seven.

Who is the richest cricketer in New Zealand?

In 2009, Dan Carter, the most valuable New Zealand rugby player, was estimated to earn between $700,000 and $900,000 a year (including endorsements). McCullum, the highest paid cricketer, was estimated to be earning between $1 million and $1.5 million yearly, which included IPL payments.

What jobs make the most money NZ?

Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in New Zealand

  • Health services manager. Average annual salary: NZ$185,000 (£97,500 / $133,100)
  • Physician. Average annual salary: NZ$187,000 (£98,600 / $134,500)
  • Ship’s master.
  • Ophthalmologist.
  • Pathologist.
  • Fishing skipper.
  • Radiation oncologist (tie)
  • Diagnostic radiologist (tie)

Who is the richest woman in New Zealand?

Jan Cameron
The founder of the Kathmandu retail chain, Jan Cameron, is cited as New Zealand’s richest woman with an estimated wealth of $75 million.

Who is the highest paid athlete in New Zealand?

Here are the top 10 highest paid New Zealand athletes you must know. 10. Sonny Bill Williams Sonny Bill Williams is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, heavyweight boxer and former rugby league footballer.

Who is the highest paid rugby player in New Zealand?

Former All Black prop Carl Hayman became one of the first high-profile New Zealand players to head offshore in the prime of his career when he joined the Newcastle Falcons after the 2007 World Cup. At the time the $1 million a year deal made him the highest-paid rugby player in the world.

Who are the top earning athletes of all time?

These 20 Athletes Have Earned The Most Money In Sporting History. 1 1. Michael Jordan. Total Earnings: $1.7 billion. 2 2. Tiger Woods. 3 3. Arnold Palmer. 4 4. Jack Nicklaus. 5 5. Michael Schumacher.