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The Guardian - UK
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Matt Fitzpatrick splits from caddie Billy Foster after poor start to 2025

Matt Fitzpatrick watches his shot after hitting from the rough alongside the eighth fairway during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando
Matt Fitzpatrick’s career has not flourished as many expected it would after his US Open win. Photograph: Phelan M Ebenhack/AP

Matt Fitzpatrick’s poor start to 2025 has led the former US Open champion to dramatically part ways with the legendary caddie Billy Foster. A post on Foster’s social media account on Saturday confirmed the split, with the bag man implying the decision was Fitzpatrick’s.

Rounds of 78 and 72 meant Fitzpatrick comprehensively missed the cut at the Players Championship. On six events on the PGA Tour in 2025, the Englishman has finished no higher than tied 22nd. Foster was only due to caddie at around half Fitzpatrick’s tournaments this year, including next month’s Masters, but now the relationship has ended abruptly.

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