Justin Thomas could have another person carrying his golf equipment at Augusta subsequent week.
The two-time PGA champion introduced he and caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay have “parted ways.”
“I’m going to be forever thankful for him joining me on the bag in 2021,” Thomas mentioned in a social media publish. “The things we’ve been able to accomplish together — The PGA Championship in 2022, The Ryder Cups were all unforgettable experiences. His wisdom on and off the course has been a blessing during a tough stretch of my career and he was there every step of the way.”
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Caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay stands behind Justin Thomas on the 18th inexperienced throughout the second spherical of The Masters. (Rob Schumacher/USA Right now Community)
Mackay was Phil Mickelson’s caddie for 25 years after which joined NBC and the Golf Channel as a commentator. 4 years later, although, he returned to the bag for Thomas.
After a comeback to win his second main two years in the past, Thomas struggled in 2023. His greatest end was fourth on the Phoenix Open that February (simply one in all two prime 10s), his greatest end at a serious was tying for sixty fifth on the PGA Championship (he missed the opposite three cuts) and he did not qualify for the FedEx Cup.
Group USA golfer Justin Thomas (proper) talks to caddie Jim Mackay on the fourth gap throughout the four-ball match play of the Presidents Cup at Quail Hole Membership. (Peter Casey/USA Right now Sports activities)
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Zach Johnson nonetheless opted to have him on the Ryder Cup group, although, given his veteran presence.
Mackay has been a caddie for six main champions — Mickelson’s first 5 and Thomas’ 2022 win at Southern Hills. Subsequent week would have marked his twenty sixth time caddying at The Masters.
Justin Thomas talks together with his caddie, Jim “Bones” Mackay, throughout the second spherical of the 2020 WGC FedEx-St. Jude Invitational July 31, 2020, at TPC Southwind in Memphis. (Joe Rondone/The Business Enchantment through Imagn Content material Companies, LLC)
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Thomas’ struggles have waned a bit, however he does stay inconsistent. He missed the lower on the Genesis Invitational and The Gamers Championship and completed tied for sixty fourth finally week’s Valspar Championship, however completed tied for third, sixth and twelfth twice in his different 4 occasions this 12 months.
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