What happened with Phil Mickelson and Bones?
What happened with Phil Mickelson and Bones?
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. “Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!)
Why did Phil and Bones separate?
Another fascinating tidbit of information Shipnuck offers is the reasoning for Phil’s split with his longtime caddie, Jim “Bones” Mackay in 2017. The author states that disputes over hundreds of thousands of dollars that Mickelson owed Mackay were at the heart of the separation.
Does bones still caddy for Mickelson?
As far as caddies go, Jim “Bones” Mackay has had quite the run — and he’s not done yet. Mackay caddied for Phil Mickelson for over two decades, and the duo won five majors and 41 PGA Tour tournaments. Mackay picked up Justin Thomas’ bag full-time in September 2021, and they won the PGA Championship in May.
Why is Mickelson under fire?
Mickelson recently came under fire for comments he allegedly made to the author of an unauthorised biography in which he ignored Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
What is Phil Mickelson complaining about?
In a defiant interview with Golf Digest, Mickelson explained his biggest complaint concerned media rights. ‘It’s not public knowledge all that goes on,’ he began.
Did Mickelson not pay Bones?
In the months before the breakup, as things were becoming increasingly strained between them, Mickelson paid Mackay $400,000 toward the FedEx Cup debt, but Bones was miffed to not get the full amount.
