Justin Thomas made waves in the golf world last week with the sudden announcement of his split from caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay. In a surprising move, Thomas has enlisted veteran caddie Matt Minister, previously with Patrick Cantlay, to carry his bag for the upcoming Masters tournament.
Thomas took to social media to express his gratitude for Mackay’s partnership and highlighted their major victories together such as the PGA Championship in 2022, the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cups. Despite the challenges they faced during the 2023 season, where Thomas failed to make the FedExCup playoffs and needed a Ryder Cup captain’s pick, he has shown signs of improvement recently with multiple top-12 finishes since last fall.
The duo had been working together since 2021 after Thomas left his longtime partnership with Phil Mickelson to pursue a new caddie following his commentary gig with NBC Sports. The decision to part ways was made by Thomas after a tough stretch in his career, as he aimed to revitalize his game with a new caddie by his side.
Mackay received well wishes from Thomas as they parted ways, acknowledging the impact he had on both Thomas’ career and personal life. The future is uncertain for both men but they remain confident in their abilities and look forward to their respective future endeavors.
