Rory McIlroy sacks caddie JP Fitzgerald: Who will take over?

A week after praising his bagman, the former world number one has ended their nine-year relationship

JP Fitzgerald and Rory McIlroy
JP Fitzgerald and Rory McIlroy
(Image credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

After almost a decade together, Rory McIlroy has parted ways with his caddie JP Fitzgerald. The news comes as a surprise as McIlroy praised his caddie for inspiring him to reach fourth place at The Open.

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