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Golfer's Caddie Quits Mid-Round in Dramatic Turn
18 Sep
Summary
- Golfer Alejandro Tosti's caddie quit during the Biltmore Championship.
- The caddie walked off the course on the final hole of their ninth hole.
- Tosti jokingly attributed the departure to his streak of eight pars.
Golfer Alejandro Tosti's caddie, Cliff Ellis, abruptly quit mid-round during the first day of the Biltmore Championship on Thursday. Ellis abandoned Tosti on the 18th hole, which was their ninth hole of the day, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Reports suggest prior friction between Tosti and Ellis leading up to the event.
Tosti, initially believing Ellis was taking a break, later learned his caddie had quit. He responded humorously to Golfweek, joking that Ellis "couldn't keep up with eight pars in a row." This incident casts a light on Tosti's well-known fiery temper and history of caddie disputes.
Known for switching caddies frequently, Tosti also had a past altercation with Min Woo Lee over pace of play and was suspended in 2023 for "expletive-filled outbursts" at a Korn Ferry Tour event. Despite this competitive persona, Tosti is noted for being kind off the course.
