Not many had predicted a bright career for Max Greyserman when he decided to step into the bright spotlight of the PGA Tour. The Duke University alumnus, who turned professional in 2017, had to spend years grinding on the Korn Ferry Tour before he could finally earn his PGA Tour card in 2023. He ended up finishing ninth on the points list, which is by no means a bad score. Greyserman’s journey is defined as much by those who walked beside him as the shots he’s hit. And one name among them is a standout: Adam Parmer.

By the end of 2024, Greyserman switched to Parmer after a solid rookie season with his former caddie, James Moreno. The decision paid off almost immediately when Greyserman secured a string of top finishes and achieved his career-high rank of 34. So, who is this Adam Parmer, the man behind Max Greyserman’s renewed success?

Caddying in blood? From Tyson Alexander to Max Greyserman

Adam Parmer’s career as a professional caddie gained attention when he teamed up with Tyson Alexander in mid-2022. Their relationship had several foundations—a strong rapport, mutual respect, and Parmer’s gifted ability to mellow down the emotional chaos that often comes with competitive golf. Alexander is a two-time Korn Ferry Tour winner and has often praised Parmer for this unique skill set.

“He’s [Parmer] a very good dude, well-rounded, and very likable by a lot of people. He keeps me in check when I’m acting like a baby out there. He has the green light to whip me back into shape,” Alexander once told Jacksonville.com.

This entire package of emotional sensibility and discipline is now a trademark of Parmer’s caddie resume. One look at him on the course will further substantiate it. He is calm, has a controlled temperament, and possesses a sharp understanding of course strategies. During his time with Alexander (2022-24), he attended various prestigious events like The Players Championship, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and the Honda Classic, the best of which was at the Valero Texas Open with a T14 finish.

Eventually, their relationship ended as Alexander struggled on the PGA Tour, a move that ultimately forced him to return to the Korn Ferry Tour. But Parmer did not have to wait too long for his new job.

During that time, Greyserman was coming off a promising season, but he was looking for a new voice on the bag after parting ways with James Moreno. Parmer saw the chance, and he stepped in. In their early tournaments together, Greyserman finished T2 at the Zozo Championship, followed by a fourth-place finish at the World Wide Technology Championship. The duo began their 2025 season with another top-10 finish, a T7 at The American Express.

The results reflected the chemistry the two shared in the course. Parmer’s insights helped Greyserman assume a new confidence through which he played on the course, something easily visible to those following his game. With Parmer behind him, the 29-year-old was climbing new heights. As of October 2025, Greyserman is a reckoning name in the top 50 of the OWGR list.

And while all this can be attributed to Adam Parmer, the caddy, on a personal front, he had some other significant responsibilities to look after.

Adam Parmer’s off-course duties: a legacy to carry

What makes Adam Parmer’s story even more remarkable is not just his success but also what it represents. In 2025, Parmer became the only African American caddie to appear at the Masters Tournament, where he and Greyserman finished T29. His presence was symbolic in a tournament that had a complex racial history.

Over time, as the tournament came to be associated with white men, Black men had seen themselves on the fringes. Historically, they had an expert role to play in the past in reading greens and managing players and navigating pressure. But now, with professionalization and commercialization, this tradition has faded.

Parmer, when asked about the same by African American Golfers Digest, humbly acknowledged his representation for the minorities. Hiram Sapp, writing the article, notes, “However, he [Parmer] is quick to speak of the opportunities that he sees. Of his love for the sport and for what he does. While he acknowledges that being a caddy is much more than carrying clubs, he raises attention to the fact that golf is a tough sport for African Americans to succeed in.”

Yet, Parmer has always remained hopeful.

On the personal front, Adam Parmer’s life is private. He has a small private Instagram account with only a few hundred followers. But from what his colleagues say, the caddy is known to be grounded, humble, and deeply professional. Insiders have often described him as “one of the best on tour.”

Overall, Parmer continues to thrive on course—the successes achieved with Greyserman are proof of that. Their momentum shows no signs of slowing. With the added responsibility of carrying forward a legacy, one could only hope for Parmer to persevere. And if one knows him, he surely will.