Collin Morikawa News Emerges Just 24 Hours Before Rocket Classic Tees Off

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dibyendu Mondal | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 11:38 AM ET

The Rocket Classic tees off on Thursday with quite an impressive field that includes Travelers Championship winner Keegan Bradley, Charles Schwab winner Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa and others alike.

But just 24 hours before teeing off at the Rocket Classic, breaking news has emerged.

Morikawa has split with caddie Joe Greiner after fewer than two months working together, even though the pair made the cut in all five tournaments they teamed up for, according to Adam Schupak of Golfweek.

Greiner had joined Morikawa’s bag in April, following Morikawa’s parting with his longtime caddie, J.J. Jakovac — Morikawa’s only caddie since turning pro in 2019.

That six‑year partnership saw victories at both the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship before ending in late April.

Though Greiner was well‑regarded as the former trusted looper of Max Homa and temporary stand‑in for Justin Thomas (helping JT win at the RBC Heritage), his results with Morikawa never quite matched expectations. Their five outings together produced finishes of T‑17, T‑50, T‑20, T‑23, and T‑42.

Morikawa has tapped KK Limbhasut, a former college teammate from Cal and current Korn Ferry Tour player, to step in as a fill‑in caddie. Limbhasut brings familiarity and a local angle, having played alongside Morikawa during their college days.

⛳️ JUST IN: Collin Morikawa has split with caddie Joe Greiner after less than 2 months of working together and the duo having made 5 of 5 cuts, per @AdamSchupak. Collin will have former college teammate KK Limbhasut on the bag at the Rocket Classic. pic.twitter.com/kugi5W9Ncn
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 25, 2025

As the Rocket Classic begins, all eyes will be on how quickly Morikawa and Limbhasut can sync up, and whether this latest change can help him regain form.

At age 28 and currently ranked in the world’s top five, Morikawa remains a strong contender. In fact, he is the favorite going into the event over players like Bradley and Griffin.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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