Matt Fitzpatrick’s poor begin to 2025 has led the previous US Open champion to dramatically half methods with the legendary caddie Billy Foster. A put up on Foster’s social media account on Saturday confirmed the break up, with the bag man implying the choice was Fitzpatrick’s.
Rounds of 78 and 72 meant Fitzpatrick comprehensively missed the minimize on the Gamers Championship. On six occasions on the PGA Tour in 2025, the Englishman has completed no greater than tied twenty second. Foster was solely as a consequence of caddie at round half Fitzpatrick’s tournaments this yr, together with subsequent month’s Masters, however now the connection has ended abruptly.
“Properly, after six nice years all good issues come to an finish,” mentioned Foster. “This recreation by no means stops to frustrate you and infuriate you! Sadly instances change and finally it’s the caddie or the coach that has to just accept outcomes should not ok and while you cease having fun with what you’re doing, it’s time for a change. Thanks Matt, we had an amazing run and who is aware of the place the subsequent chapter will go. Onwards and upwards.”
Foster – who beforehand labored for gamers corresponding to Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke – famously had by no means been on the bag of a significant winner throughout greater than 40 years as a caddie. Fitzpatrick ended that run amid emotional scenes on the 2022 US Open. Fitzpatrick duly branded Foster as the best of all time. “This implies the world to Billy,” mentioned Fitzpatrick. “It’s unbelievable for him. I do know it’s one thing he’s needed for an extended, lengthy, very long time. To do it’s unbelievable.”
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Fitzpatrick has a win every on the DP World and PGA Excursions since his glory at Brookline however has not constructed on that main success within the method many predicted. He sits 61st on the earth golf rankings, with a Ryder Cup return later this yr already in severe doubt. It’s intriguing that Fitzpatrick doesn’t apparently imagine Foster’s expertise can help with an enchancment in fortunes, nonetheless, Foster is unlikely to be in need of new employment affords.