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https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2017/6/20/15841592/phil-mickelson-bones-caddie-split-ways

I wonder if it was because of missing the US Open or if it was indeed mutual and just time.

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phillyk
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https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2017/6/20/15841592/phil-mickelson-bones-caddie-split-ways I wonder if it was because of missing the US Open or if it was indeed mutual and just time.

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This must be what people felt like when Brad and Jen broke up.  But something tells me I'll be okay, guys... I'll be okay...  Hehe. RIP Phil and Bones. 

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Or Phil realized that Bones was reading the greens all wrong?

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Or Phil realized that Bones was reading the greens all wrong?

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I'm guessing he is going to hook on to another bag such a Rahm or another young gun.

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This is shocking.  Would have figured they'd be together til Phil couldn't play or bones couldn't carry anymore lol.  Kinda dissapointed actually I always enjoyed listening to their conversations about shots

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Sad news. I wonder if this is health related on either of their parts. Bones just had knee replacement surgery, and he's 51. Maybe he doesn't want to tear up his knees, given that Phil's already made him a bunch of money. Also, I wonder if Phil is going to back off his tournament schedule a bit a la Stricker?

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19 minutes ago, DeadMan said:

Sad news. I wonder if this is health related on either of their parts. Bones just had knee replacement surgery, and he's 51. Maybe he doesn't want to tear up his knees, given that Phil's already made him a bunch of money. Also, I wonder if Phil is going to back off his tournament schedule a bit a la Stricker?

I don't think Phil has given any indication about wanting to do that, he strikes me as someone who still has a hunger and desire to compete and win tournaments and majors.  Hard to do that if you play a light schedule.  

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I don't think Phil has given any indication about wanting to do that, he strikes me as someone who still has a hunger and desire to compete and win tournaments and majors.  Hard to do that if you play a light schedule.  

Well, if he has problems with his arthritis, it might not be a decision he can control. I agree, though, I doubt he would go the full Stricker, but maybe he'll cut off 1/3 of his tournaments? This is pure speculation, so take it with a grain of salt.

Speaking of pure speculation, I'm seeing all over twitter that Bones will caddy for Jon Rahm now. Nothing solid, though, so take it with another grain of salt. Edit: Rahm quashed those rumors:

 

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Shocked.

Long term, I bet it works out better for Bones, than for Phil though...

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Just wondering...

First Phil skips the US Open, then he & Bones split...

Could he be thinking retirement? As we know very well due to the commercials, he has psoriatic arthritis. Maybe it's progressing & he thinks his competitive days are numbered so he will let Bones hook up with another pro.


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I'm guessing he is going to hook on to another bag such a Rahm or another young gun.

I just have a feeling he may end up on Rahm's bag.......may not be immediate, but you never know

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4 hours ago, GolfLug said:

Wow, cannot say saw that coming..:-O

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This must be what people felt like when Brad and Jen broke up. 

But something tells me I'll be okay, guys... I'll be okay... :~(

Hehe. RIP Phil and Bones. 

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I feel like the game is passing me by...Tigers mug shot plastered all over apparently in a rehab of sorts.  Mickelsen getting older...

Golf may not see anyone dominate ever again like the past.  So much competition.  The new era might be this 'random winner' effect we have seen the last few majors...


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Its sustained dominance which seperates the current crop from comparisons to Tiger.  What did Tiger go, 9 years without even missing a cut lol.  Here's Jordan, Rory, Day and Johnson missing cuts every 3 or 4 events it seems.  2015 Jordan looked like Tiger, then 2016 Day looked like Tiger, 14' was Rory, its just so unbelievably impressive that Tiger played at such an incredible level for so long

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I heard Bones was caught plumb bobbing for someone else...

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