Golf world reacts to the Mickelson/Boines breakup on Twitter
On Tuesday, Phil Mickelson and his longtime caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay announced they would no longer be working together on Tour, and that Phil's borther Tim would be taking over caddie duties for the rest of the season.
The news surprised everyone involved with the game who witnessed the two men's incredible 25-year run together. Pros, caddies and other members of the golf world took to Twitter to react ot the shocking turn of events.
Regarding the news today: @caddieadam is my caddie and will absolutely still be my caddie! pic.twitter.com/IOjxXbvtP3— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmpga) June 20, 2017
This relationship helped change caddying. Bones's professionalism and Phil's respect for what Bones did was unmatched. What a run they had https://t.co/mmhSOh5ImR— Joe Skovron (@skovy14) June 20, 2017
Good chats https://t.co/CqWC3Yekzl— Tyrone Van Aswegen (@tvangolf) June 20, 2017
Cheers to a great, 25-year run! #PhilAndBones pic.twitter.com/ZVcnL8uhdl— KPMG Mickelson (@MickelsonHat) June 21, 2017
Now my dream can finally happen...Bones can caddy for @Steve_Flesch #FleschandBones #Imsorry https://t.co/OduqOCt0KJ— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) June 20, 2017
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