Why is bones caddying for Thomas?

He credited his caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay for helping keep him grounded. He said he wouldn't have won without a message Mackay delivered to him at the range on Saturday night. Here's what Mackay said, according to Thomas: You have to stop being so hard on yourself.
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When did bones start caddying for Thomas?

Their first stint together was in 2018 when Jim came out of retirement to caddy for a week to fill in for Justin's regular caddie Jimmy Johnson.
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Who does bones caddy for?

Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship on Sunday with Jim "Bones" Mackay as his caddie. Mackay worked for Phil Mickelson but never got to keep the 18th-hole flags, a new book says. When Thomas won the PGA Championship on Sunday, Mackay finally got his memento.
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Why did Bones quit caddying for Phil?

Phil Mickelson lost $40 million from gambling between 2010-14, according to a new book. Mickelson's breakup with longtime caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay also reportedly stemmed from money issues.
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Is Bones caddying for Thomas?

Jim "Bones" Mackay (left) is back as a full-time caddie, working for Justin Thomas.
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What is Jim Mackay salary?

Jim Mackay Career Earnings & Net Worth

While it's still a matter of dispute since there is no official public record of how much Mackay has made over his career, it is estimated that he is worth around $5 million.
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Did Phil owe money to bones?

Money was also a reason for his split with longtime caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay, with Mickelson reportedly owing him hundreds of thousands of dollars in backpay. It could help explain the 51-year-old's interest in LIV Golf, which has a reported purse of $255 million over eight events.
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How much does Phil Mickelson caddie make?

During his time as Mickelson's caddie, Mackay earned roughly between $500,000 – $1 million per year and is often referred to by his nickname 'Bones' due to his lanky frame. 'Bones' has since teamed up with Justin Thomas and they have had big success together, winning the 2022 PGA Championship.
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How much does a caddy make for winning the Masters?

This is the most amount of prize money ever at the tournament. With this in mind, the winning caddy will receive $207,000 for their efforts in addition to the weekly salary they agreed upon with their golfer. As a result, a caddy can make around $210,000 during the Masters.
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How many years did Bones Mackay caddie for Phil Mickelson?

“Bones did an unbelievable job of keeping me in the moment,” Thomas said. Winning majors is old hat for Bones, who had won five previously during his 25 years on the bag for Phil Mickelson. But he didn't have the caddie trophy to show for it.
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What is Bones the caddie real name?

Jim "Bones" Mackay (born May 8, 1965) is an American golf caddie and golf commentator. For 25 years, he was the caddie for Phil Mickelson. On June 20, 2017 it was announced that Phil and "Bones" were mutually parting ways.
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How much do caddies get paid?

A caddie on the PGA Tour receives a base salary — usually around $1,000 to $2,000 — to cover travel expenses. He will earn 5% of the winnings if his golfer finishes outside of the top 10 and 7% of the winnings for a top-10 finish. The caddie earns 10% of winnings when his golfer wins a tournament.
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What does Dustin Johnson's caddy make?

Since Austin Johnson joined his brother Dustin on the PGA Tour as his caddie in 2013, he's done quite well for himself. As a caddie, which typically receives a 10 percent commission for the golfer's tournament winnings, Austin Johnson has earned at a minimum $500,000 per year for six straight seasons.
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How much does Tiger Woods caddy make?

Woods earned $5.4 million on the tour in 2018, so estimating LaCava's take based on the going rate is fairly straightforward. The caddie likely earned somewhere between $272,192 and $544,384 for the year, on top of the money he earned from weekly salaries.
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Do caddies pay their own expenses?

How does the business arrangement typically work? Professionals' caddies, just like the golfers for whom they work, are self-employed, independent contractors responsible for paying their own expenses.
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How much money did Steve Williams make caddying for Tiger Woods?

During his time caddying for Tiger Woods, Steve earned at least $12 million in bonuses and salary alone. Tiger also reportedly gave Steve 10 vehicles that were won at tournaments.
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Does Phil have a gambling problem?

Phil Mickelson opens up about 'reckless' gambling addiction ahead of LIV Golf debut. Phil Mickelson opened up about his "reckless" and "embarrassing" gambling addiction for the first time in an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated/Morning Read's Bob Harig.
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Who is Mickelson's caddie now?

While Mickelson won his five majors with Jim “Bones” Mackay by his side, this time around it's his brother, Tim, who is his caddie. Here are five things to know about Tim Mickelson.
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What is Fluff Cowan net worth?

Net Worth: $1.5 Million.
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Does fluff still caddy?

Michael Thomas "Fluff" Cowan (born February 7, 1948) is a professional golf caddie on the PGA Tour. He is a 40-year tour veteran and one of its best-known caddies. Cowan has caddied for Ed Sabo (1976–1978), Peter Jacobsen (1978–1996), Tiger Woods (1996–1999), and Jim Furyk (1999–present).
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How much does Jordan Spieth's caddie make?

Just because some players are cheap and only tip caddies pocket change, it doesn't mean all caddies are living on nickels and dimes. In 2015, the US Open winner, Jordan Spieth, made a cool $1.8 million in prize money. His caddie Michael Greller pocketed $180,000 for his performance at the tournament.
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