Phil Mickelson's former caddie of 25 years has signed up to be an on-course reporter with the Golf Channel and NBC
Jim 'Bones' Mackay To Become An On-Course Reporter
After unexpectedly splitting with Phil Mickelson last month, Jim 'Bones' Mackay has signed up to be an on-course reporter with the Golf Channel and NBC.
Related: Mickelson and Bones split after 25 years together
Mackay has signed a multi-year deal starting at the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale this month.
He will also work at the FedEx Cup Playoffs, PGA Tour post-season events and the Presidents Cup.
Bones told Golf Digest, “When Phil and I split up, several people got in touch.
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“People have been nice enough over the years to say something to me about how they thought [broadcasting] was something maybe I could do at some point in my life.
"It was always something I’d say thank you to, and personally thought about. When Phil and I split, I got several phone calls, and it became a bigger opportunity, really seriously, the last few weeks.”
Bones also said he had offers from different players to continue as a caddie.
He is expected to work a full schedule of events with the Golf Channel and NBC for 2018.
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Mackay said, “The first thing I’ll say is, I obviously have a ton to learn.
“Early on, my only goal is to get comfortable and get better.
"But for what I could bring is a caddie perspective, I may have something more to say about the dynamic of player and caddie going on out there."
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Bones worked at the 2015 RSM Classic in Georgia, where he impressed his bosses for the week.
NBC Golf producer Tommy Roy told Golf Digest, “First of all, he’s a great communicator.
“He’s as well known and maybe more known than some of the players and he’s very likeable, too.
“There’s a ton of potential here.”
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