Collin Morikawa’s Caddie Carousel Raises Eyebrows Ahead of Rocket Classic
Hey everyone, have you heard the latest buzz out of the golf world? Just days before teeing off at the Rocket Classic in Detroit, Collin Morikawa, the world’s No. 5 ranked golfer, has once again made headlines—not for his swing, but for another caddie shake-up.
Now let me walk you through what’s going on here. Morikawa, a six-time PGA Tour winner and two-time major champ, recently parted ways with caddie Joe Greiner. This split comes just five tournaments after Greiner replaced J.J. Jakovac, Morikawa’s longtime partner who was on the bag for nearly all of his professional victories. And just like that, another chapter closes.
Greiner, for those keeping track, had a rollercoaster year himself—previously parting ways with Max Homa and then serving as a fill-in for Justin Thomas at the Masters, where JT actually went on to win the RBC Heritage the very next week. So naturally, expectations were high when he joined Morikawa’s team in April.
But things didn’t exactly pan out. Despite making all five cuts, Morikawa failed to notch a single top-10 finish with Greiner. A disappointing T-50 at the PGA Championship and a lackluster T-42 at the Travelers Championship left fans and pundits wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.
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And here’s where things get even more interesting—just a day before the Rocket Classic, Morikawa confirmed that another new face will be carrying his bag: his former college teammate, KK Limbhasut. KK has had a decent run on the Korn Ferry Tour this year with five made cuts, but he’s stepping into unfamiliar terrain at a high-stakes PGA event. For now, this is a one-week-only partnership, as KK was six spots out of qualifying for his own event this week.
So what gives? Morikawa addressed it in his presser, saying it just didn’t “feel right” with Greiner. He was pretty candid, explaining that chemistry with a caddie is like any close relationship—you spend more time with them than with your own family. And when it’s off, it affects everything on the course.
But fans aren’t holding back. Social media lit up with criticism, with many pointing fingers not at the caddies, but at Morikawa himself. Some are saying he needs to look in the mirror, that maybe it’s time to put the ego aside. Others pointed out that he seems to be clashing often with whoever’s on the bag. A talented player for sure, but if you’re constantly rotating caddies, the question becomes: is it really them… or is it you?
One thing’s for sure—Morikawa is under a microscope going into the Rocket Classic. He lost in a playoff there last year, and he’s the highest-ranked player in the field this time around. With expectations sky-high and a temporary caddie by his side, all eyes will be on how he performs in Detroit.
So, can Morikawa stabilize his team and reclaim his winning form? Or will the revolving door of caddies continue to derail one of golf’s brightest stars? We’ll find out soon enough.
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