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Bryson DeChambeau's caddie abruptly leaves ahead of Rocket Mortgage Classic
Another stop on the PGA Tour event, another headline about Bryson DeChambeau.
ESPN's Michael Collins reported Thursday DeChambeau and his long-time caddie Tim Tucker are "taking some time apart" just as the golf pro gears up for the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit over the weekend.
Tucker caddied for DeChambeau throughout the past week's practice rounds but has now stepped away for an unknown period of time. Ben Schomin will be on the bag in Tucker's place.
The world-ranked No. 6 golfer told Collins that Tucker "has not quit outright" although he did previously quit in 2017 before returning to his post as DeChambeau's caddie in 2018.
DeChambeau’s agent said in a statement to Golfweek: “Bryson and Tim have always been close friends and will remain close friends. They have mutually agreed to go their separate ways at this time. Both Bryson and Tim wish each other well in their next endeavor.”
DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2020.
This isn't the first time this season the Modesto, Calif., native has made headlines for something other than his performance on the links, as his ongoing feud with Brooks Koepka has its own highlight reel. Koepka took to social media on Thursday to show support for his own caddie.
Couldn’t do it without my guy Rick! Best friend and greatest caddie to do it @RickyElliott appreciation day! pic.twitter.com/cNvD2VX8Nh
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) July 1, 2021
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