Mickelson's caddie unable to finish round due to stomach virus
A handful of players and caddies have been hit with food a stomach virus this week at the WGC-Mexico Championship.
Henrik Stenson withdrew Thursday due to the illness, and now Phil Mickelson's caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay, is under the weather with a stomach issue.
Mackay attempted to caddie Friday, but was only able to go a few holes. Mickelson's brother, Tim, was following the group and provided backup when the longtime caddie could go no further.
Bones has left the course, but Phil's brother Tim Mickelson is here to help!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 3, 2017
The Mickelsons are currently tied for 2nd. pic.twitter.com/zEK1TLYENs
Tim is the agent for Jon Rahm, who shared the first-round lead with the 46-year-old.
Phil Mickelson's caddie, Jim 'Bones' Mackay, fell ill.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 3, 2017
His brother, Tim Mickelson, stepped in! pic.twitter.com/NVoxf5lE1O
Mackay underwent double knee replacement surgery back in October.
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