Phil Mickelson is in the market for a new looper. The six-time major champion broke the news via social media on Tuesday that his brother, Tim Mickelson, is retiring from caddying.
“I’ve had some great accomplishments in my career and getting to share them with my brother Tim has been beyond special,” Phil Mickelson wrote in his Instagram post. “I’m very lucky to have had him on the bag for me the past eight years and as my brother for life.
Since he was single and they began working together, a lot has changed for Tim. He has now found his life partner, Maranda, and they have welcomed their second son into the world.
The hope is that their family will continue to expand in the future. Although Tim is retiring from caddying, the speaker will always hold dear the countless memorable moments they have experienced together on the golf course.
Additionally, the speaker is excited about the prospect of sharing many more special moments with Tim outside of the course.
Phil Mickelson, aged 53, is seven years older than Tim Mickelson.
Tim Mickelson served as the men’s golf coach at Arizona State University from 2011 to 2016. After leaving his coaching position, he transitioned to becoming the agent for Jon Rahm, who had been recruited by and played under Tim at ASU.
Tim Mickelson began working as a caddie for his older brother in 2017, following Phil Mickelson’s split with longtime caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay after 25 years together.
The Mickelson siblings achieved three victories together: the 2018 WGC-Mexico Championship, 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and notably, the 2021 PGA Championship, where Phil secured his sixth major title.
The identity of Phil’s next caddy is uncertain at this time. He is set to play in the LIV Golf Miami tournament at Trump National Doral from April 5-7, which will be his last competition before the Masters the following week.