Who will be on Thomas’ bag for the season’s first major, which takes place at Augusta National Golf Club from April 11–14, remains unknown.
“While incredibly difficult for me to say, Bones and I have parted ways,” Thomas wrote on social media. “I’m going to be forever thankful for him joining me on the bag in 2021. The things we’ve been able to accomplish together — the PGA Championship in 2022, the Presidents Cup, the Ryder Cups were all unforgettable experiences. His wisdom on and off the course has been a blessing during a tough stretch of my career and he was there every step of the way.
“I know there are great things coming for both of us down the road. I wish him the best of luck and will always count him and his family amongst my friends.”
Mackay, who worked as a commentator for NBC Sports when Thomas wasn’t playing, previously helped win five of his six major championships while caddying for him from 1992 to 2017.
Mackay helped Thomas win his second major championship at the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. But it has been an uphill climb the past two seasons for Thomas, who missed the 2023 FedEx Cup playoffs and was a controversial captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup in Rome.
Prior to missing the cut at the Players Championship and Genesis Invitational, two prestigious events this year, Thomas had three consecutive top-12 results, giving the impression that he was turning the corner. He is ranked 169th in putting (-.674) but fifth in approach strokes gained (.795).
