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Mickelson's ex-caddie Jon Yarbrough lands with Ben Griffin
Jon Yarbrough, the former caddie for Phil Mickelson, has taken a new job on the bag of Ben Griffin.
Jon Yarbrough, who previously caddied for Phil Mickelson, is now working for Ben Griffin, per the GOLF Magazine report. Griffin spoke on Thursday about how the partnership came together. The report frames the move against Mickelson's recent low profile. Read the full report.
Caddie changes rarely draw headlines on their own. This one does because of who Yarbrough worked for before. Mickelson has been one of the most visible figures in the sport for decades, and a caddie from his camp is a notable name on the market. The wire summary does not lay out the terms of Yarbrough's departure from Mickelson, so GNN will not speculate on that.
A Mickelson caddie now carries for Griffin.
For Griffin, the hire adds an experienced voice to the bag. A caddie shapes club selection, green reading and pace of play, and the player-caddie relationship often takes time to settle. Results over the coming starts will show how quickly this pairing finds its rhythm.
Watch for Griffin's next tournament appearance with Yarbrough on the bag. Any further comments from Griffin on the partnership will add detail to what the report covers so far.