Justin Rose parting with long-time caddie Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher
Wednesday 29 May 2019 11:16, UK
Justin Rose has been forced to call time on his 11-year partnership with long-time caddie Mark “Fooch” Fulcher, although remains hopeful of the pair working together again in the future.
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Fulcher missed the early part of the season after having surgery in mid-January to repair the mitral valve in his heart, before returning to Rose's bag for the Masters last month.
The world No 3 has had his regular caddie back for his last four starts, including a third-place finish at the Wells Fargo Championship, but Fulcher now requires an indefinite break from the sport to continue his recovery.
In a statement released on Twitter, Rose said: "After an amazing 11 years with [Fulcher], our successful run together has finished for now, as [Fulcher] is required to take an indefinite leave of absence from caddying to focus on his health and well-being.
"He has been medically advised that a further period of recuperation is required. I wish him all the best as he works on getting back 100% fit and healthy.
"I also have no doubts that we will stride up a 72nd hole late on a Sunday afternoon together in the future."
Highlights of Rose and Fulcher's time together include winning the 2013 US Open, claiming a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics and topping the FedExCup standings last year, as well reaching top of the world rankings.
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Henrik Stenson's former caddie Gareth Lord, who has filled in for Fulcher during his absence, is on Rose's bag at the Memorial.
