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Mike "Fluff" Cowan was injured during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open and was replaced by fans and other caddies on C.T. Pan's bag. Cowan's injuries are non-serious, and it's unclear if he will return.
During the Canadian Open, golf fan Paul Emerson stepped in as a temporary caddie for C.T. Pan after Pan's regular caddie, Mike "Fluff" Cowan, was injured. Emerson, who had some prior caddying experience, assisted Pan for two holes before being replaced by a member of the caddie services team. Pan finished the round tied for 36th.
During the final round of the RBC Canadian Open, C.T. Pan's caddie Mike "Fluff" Cowan was injured, leading to a fan, Paul Emerson, briefly stepping in as a caddie. Emerson was later replaced by Mike Campbell and then Alex Riddell. Pan finished with a 1-under 69, highlighted by an eagle on the 12th hole.
Local golf enthusiast Paul Emerson unexpectedly caddied for C.T. Pan for two holes at the RBC Canadian Open after Pan's caddie, Mike "Fluff" Cowan, was injured. Emerson, who had never caddied in a professional event before, stepped in to help until a member of the caddie services team took over. Pan appreciated the support, and Emerson's brief stint included a birdie on the third hole and a bogey on the fourth.
Justin Thomas and caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay have parted ways just before the Masters, with Thomas hiring veteran caddie Matt Minister for the upcoming tournament. Despite their successful partnership, Thomas had a turbulent season in 2023 but has shown improvement recently. Mackay, who was set to work as an on-course reporter for NBC, and Thomas expressed mutual respect and well wishes for each other's future endeavors.
Justin Thomas announces his split with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay just days before the Masters, expressing gratitude for their time together and acknowledging Mackay's impact on his career. Thomas has struggled recently, with inconsistent performances, and will have a new caddie at Augusta next week. Mackay, known for his long tenure as Phil Mickelson's caddie, had briefly joined NBC and the Golf Channel as a commentator before returning to Thomas' bag.
Justin Thomas has parted ways with his caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay, just a week before the 2024 Masters, following a tough stretch in his career. The two-time PGA Championship winner expressed gratitude for their time together and hinted at great things to come for both of them. Thomas did not announce his new caddie, and the split comes after a challenging 2023 season and mixed results at the start of 2024.
Justin Thomas has split with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay, ending a partnership that began in 2021 and included a victory at the 2022 PGA Championship. Thomas expressed gratitude for Mackay's support during a challenging period in his career. Mackay, a former caddie for Phil Mickelson, will work as an on-course reporter for NBC's coverage of the Augusta National Women's Amateur event. Thomas will have a new caddie, Matt Minister, for the upcoming Masters tournament.
Justin Thomas has announced his split with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay ahead of the Masters, with no replacement named yet. Thomas, who has struggled since his 2022 PGA Championship win, expressed gratitude for their time together. Mackay, known for his long tenure with Phil Mickelson, left broadcasting to return to caddying and had worked part-time for Thomas in 2020. Matt Minister will reportedly caddie for Thomas at the Masters.
Justin Thomas and caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay have ended their partnership, with Thomas expressing gratitude for their time together and acknowledging their accomplishments, including winning the 2022 PGA Championship. Thomas, who struggled in the 2022-23 season, rebounded with strong performances in 2024. He did not name a replacement for Mackay, and it is unclear who will caddie for him at upcoming events, including the Masters.
Justin Thomas has parted ways with his caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay, just before the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Thomas expressed gratitude for their time together and the accomplishments they achieved, including the 2022 PGA Championship. It remains uncertain who will replace Mackay as Thomas' caddie for the upcoming major championship.
Justin Thomas and caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay have parted ways ahead of the Masters, following a period of struggle for Thomas during the 2023 season. The duo had achieved notable successes together, including the 2022 PGA Championship, but Thomas has faced challenges with his game, particularly on the greens. Mackay, known for his long partnership with Phil Mickelson, had joined Thomas in 2021 after his previous caddie's health issues. It remains uncertain who will replace Mackay on Thomas' bag for the upcoming Masters tournament.
Golfer Wyndham Clark's comments about his caddie's suggestions at the Players Championship, while maintaining a good relationship, inadvertently threw his caddie, John Ellis, under the bus. Clark attributed a poor shot to Ellis's advice, leaving Ellis to potentially second-guess himself during the final round, raising questions about their dynamic on the course.
Tiger Woods will debut his 2024 PGA TOUR season at The Genesis Invitational with a new caddie, Lance Bennett, who currently works with Adrien Dumont de Chassart. This change follows Woods' longtime caddie, Joe LaCava, taking a full-time gig with Patrick Cantlay last May. Woods' son, Charlie, won't be caddying for him at Riviera, but Woods remains open to the idea in the future.
Tiger Woods is set to have veteran caddie Lance Bennett on the bag at the Genesis Invitational, as reported by Golfweek. Bennett, who has previously caddied for Matt Kuchar, Sungjae Im, and Davis Riley, will be stepping in following Woods' split with longtime caddie Joe LaCava. While Bennett's role isn't confirmed to be permanent, he will be accompanying Woods at Riviera for the upcoming tournament.