Caddie gaps to the Masters gnome: what to watch out for at Augusta

There are new faces on the bags, new stock in the merchandise tent and a new tee position on the par-five 2nd

The caddie scene has a different complexion before the first major of 2024. Justin Thomas announced he had parted ways with Jim Bones" Mackay last week. Tommy Fleetwood's longtime bag man, Ian Finnis, will miss the Masters as he recovers from illness at home. Mick Donaghy, who caddies for Tyrrell Hatton, is another absentee after he suffered a fall before the final round of LIV's stop at Doral. The defending champion Jon Rahm should at least have the services of Adam Hayes after he recovered from a bout of food poisoning. Cameron Smith, the 2022 Open champion, was hit by the same. I spent the weekend in the bed, which wasn't the greatest preparation," said the Australian.