LIV Golf star splits from long-term caddie with emotional post

LIV Golf star Kevin Na has announced he’s splitting from caddie Kenny Harms.

The match were together for about 16 a long time, winning five times on the PGA Visit some time recently the player’s switch to LIV. “It has been an extraordinary run! 16 a long time together, you’ve got continuously been there for me on and off the golf course,” Na posted on Instagram.

“We have shared numerous astounding minutes conjointly had a few hardships along the way. I can’t thank you sufficient for the believe and bolster you have got given me. It’s been greatly troublesome to say farewell. You’ll continuously be a brother to me.”

The combine have accomplished a few extraordinary highs together. The highlight was an enthusiastic Charles Schwab Challenge win in May of 2019. Na’s win not as it were gotten him a $1.31 million satchel, but too a 1973 Evade Charger.

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He instantly knew who he was giving the car to. “By the way, that car is Kenny Harms’ baby!” Na said after the win. “I’m giving it to Kenny… he and I have an 11-year relationship. We are like brothers, and I’m more than upbeat to donate it to him.”

Na and Harns were for the most part as of late together on the LIV visit. Na, a part of Press Heads GC, right now positions 23rd on the circuit. They’ve taken an interest in 33 LIV occasions together.

Kevin Na of the Joined together States and his caddie, Kenny Hurts (cleared out) posture for a photo with Charles Schwab and Colonial Nation Club competition committee after being displayed with the keys to a completely reestablished 1973 Avoid Challenger

His another person occasion is slated for September 13-15 in Chicago, the last solo occasion of the season. After his Press Heads GC, right now positioned 13th generally, will compete within the group playoffs.

Na and Harns too earned PGA triumphs at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Clinics for Children Open in 2011, a Military Tribute at the Greenbrier in 2018, the Shriners Healing centers for Children Open in 2019, and most as of late the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2021. 

With Karns at his side, Na was once ranked as high as the 19th best golfer in the world in November of 2015. Na surmised at that same 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge that Na was the highest-paid caddy on tour.

“You know what? Wouldn’t surprise me if he’s the highest percentage paid caddie out here,” Na said. “I’m being dead serious. You can ask him. He won’t tell you the number, but he gets a good check, a lot more than the average.”

Caddies typically receive a 10 per cent cut per tour victory. Na has yet to announce who his new caddy will be. For now, he’s likely prioritizing dealing with the emotional departure of his longtime companion.