Day dumps life-long caddie after slump in form


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 14 Sep 2017

FILE PHOTO - Aug 26, 2017; Old Westbury, NY, USA; Jason Day hits his second shot on the tenth hole during the third round of The Northern Trust golf tournament at Glen Oaks Club. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - The caddie merry-go-round continued when former world number one Jason Day revealed on Wednesday that he has sacked long-time bagman Col Swatton.

Swatton has been a father-figure for Day, doubling as caddie and coach -- a role he will maintain -- for the 29-year-old Australian's entire career.

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