Matt Fitzpatrick splits from caddie Billy Foster after poor start to 2025

“Well, after six great years all good things come to an end,” said Foster. “This game never stops to frustrate you and infuriate you! Unfortunately times change and ultimately it is the caddie or the coach that has to accept results are not good enough and when you stop enjoying what you are doing, it is time for a change. Thanks Matt, we had a great run and who knows where the next chapter will go. Onwards and upwards.”

Foster – who previously worked for players such as Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke – famously had never been on the bag of a major winner during more than 40 years as a caddie. Fitzpatrick ended that run amid emotional scenes at the 2022 US Open. Fitzpatrick duly branded Foster as the greatest of all time. “This means the world to Billy,” said Fitzpatrick. “It’s unbelievable for him. I know it’s something he’s wanted for a long, long, long time. To do it is incredible.”

Fitzpatrick has a win each on the DP World and PGA Tours since his glory at Brookline but has not built on that major success in the manner many predicted. He sits 61st in the world golf rankings, with a Ryder Cup return later this year already in serious doubt. It is intriguing that Fitzpatrick does not apparently believe Foster’s experience can assist with an improvement in fortunes, however, Foster is unlikely to be short of new employment offers.

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