HONOLULU There was a time when the Sony Open would essentially kick off the PGA Tour season as the years first full-field event, and many would compare it to the first day of school.That has changed since the Tour went to a wraparound schedule, but for defending champion Justin Thomas, hes still feeling that season-opening sensation.Thomas normal caddie, Jimmy Johnson, was sidelined last week with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Johnson was replaced on the weekend at the Sentry Tournament of Champions by his father, Mike, and this week Golf Channel analyst Jim Bones Mackay is taking over as caddie.It's really kind of a first day of school kind of thing, where these last two days we've tried to get comfortable with each other and he's tried to get an understanding of what I like and the shots I like to hit and things that I see before he kind of starts, not interjecting, but being able to make suggestions with confidence, Thomas said on Wednesday at the Sony Open.
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Mackay caddied for Phil Mickelson until the duo split last year after 25 seasons together.As far as who will caddie for Thomas until Johnson recovers, which should take about a month, the plan is still fluid, with Matt Killen, Thomas putting coach, scheduled to caddie for him at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.Jimmy should hopefully have enough time to get better, Thomas said. But at the same time, if he doesn't, he needs to take the time off, and I'll go from there. But as of now, that's the plan.
He tried to tough it out at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, but Thomas' father, Mike, had to take over as caddie for the final two rounds. Jim "Bones" Mackay, Phil Mickelson's former bagman, caddied for Thomas at the Sony Open. Thomas said that Johnson is out of his walking boot and has been going through therapy every day.
Mackay to fill in as Thomas' caddie at Sony. By Rex but familiar face on Thomas' bag, Jim "Bones" Mackay. strokes off the lead before struggling on Saturday to a 2-over 75. Mike Thomas
Jim 'Bones' Mackay to caddie again, subbing for Justin Thomas
Justin Thomas uses dad as fill-in caddie for injured Jimmy Johnson Mike Thomas takes over. The father, who is a PGA professional, will also tote the bag Sunday. as Justin intimated that it
Justin Thomas hopeful that caddie Jimmy Johnson can return at
Defending champion Justin Thomas has that season-opening sensation at the Sony, but he has Jim 'Bones' Mackay filling in on the bag this week. Bones takes over as Justin Thomas' fill-in caddie at
Bones takes over as Justin Thomas' fill-in caddie at the Sony
One of the most respected and experienced caddies in the game will make a one-week return in Honolulu this week.
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Jim "Bones" Mackay to fill in as Justin Thomas' caddie at the
Bones takes over as Justin Thomas' fill-in caddie at the Sony
With Justin Thomas' regular caddie, Jimmy Johnson, sidelined due to plantar fasciitis, Mackay will take over the bag for next week's Sony Open in Hawaii, where Thomas is the defending champion.
Jim (Bones) Mackay to caddie again, subbing for Justin Thomas
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KAPALUA, Hawaii — Caddie Jim (Bones) Mackay is set to come out of retirement, for one week anyway. With Justin Thomas' regular caddie, Jimmy Johnson, sidelined due to plantar fasciitis, Mackay will take over the bag for next week's Sony Open in Hawaii, where Thomas is the defending champion.
Jim (Bones) Mackay to caddie again, subbing for Justin Thomas
Jimmy Johnson is itching to get back on Justin Thomas' golf bag but Thomas' father, Mike, had to take over as caddie for the caddied for Thomas at the Sony Open. Thomas said that Johnson
Jim Mackay to caddie again, subbing for Justin Thomas
Caddie Jim (Bones) Mackay is set to come out of retirement, for one week anyway. With Justin Thomas' regular caddie, Jimmy Johnson, sidelined due to plantar fasciitis, Mackay will take over the bag for this week's Sony Open in Hawaii, where Thomas is the defending champion.
Justin Thomas uses dad as fill-in caddie for injured Jimmy
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