After 25 years on the bag, Jim "Bones" Mackay is ready to pick up a microphone.Weeks after announcing his mutual split from Phil Mickelson, Mackay has signed a multi-year deal to become an on-course reporter for Golf Channel and NBC Sports. His first assignment will be covering The Open at Royal Birkdale."During my years as a caddie, I had the opportunity to watch Tommy Roy work his magic in the production truck, and walk the fairways with Notah Begay, Roger Maltbie and Mark Rolfing," Mackay said. "To join them and be a part of the coverage of some of golf's biggest events - starting with The Open - is an opportunity I'm grateful for, and I'm eager to add my take to help illustrate the strategic decisions golfers face inside the ropes."
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Mackay, 52, released a joint statement with Mickelson on June 20 announcing the amicable dissolution of a partnership that dated back to Mickelson's pro debut in 1992. The pair emphasized that the split was not tied to a single incident, and Mickelson has his brother, Tim, on the bag for the remainder of the season beginning this week at The Greenbrier Classic.Mackay served as an on-course reporter for a one-week stint with Golf Channel during the 2015 RSM Classic, and he becomes the first full-time PGA Tour caddie to be added in a tournament broadcasting role.In addition to The Open, Mackay will also work the Presidents Cup as well as several postseason events culminating with the Tour Championship. He is expected to have a full schedule of events with Golf Channel and NBC in 2018.
Mackay has signed a contract with the Golf Channel and NBC Sports and will appear on screen as an on-course reporter starting at the 2017 Open at Royal Birkdale.
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Jim (Bones) Mackay will bring 25 years of expertise as a caddie for Phil Mickelson to a new occupation as an on-course reporter for Golf Channel and NBC.
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Mackay served as an on-course reporter for a one-week stint with Golf Channel during the 2015 RSM Classic, and he becomes the first full-time PGA Tour caddie to be added in a tournament
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Jim (Bones) Mackay will bring 25 years of expertise as a caddy for Phil Mickelson to a new occupation as an on-course reporter for Golf Channel and NBC. Sources have confirmed that Mackay will sign a multi-year deal, debut at The Open Championship and work the FedEx Cup Playoffs and the Presidents Cup in August and September.
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Welcome to the team, Jim 'Bones' Mackay. After 25 years on the bag, he joins Golf Channel as an on-course reporter with his first assignment being #TheOpen later this month.
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Mackay joins Golf Channel as on-course reporter
Jim (Bones) Mackay will bring 25 years of expertise as a caddie for Phil Mickelson to a new occupation as an on-course reporter for Golf Channel and NBC. Sources have confirmed that Mackay will sign a multi-year deal, debut at the British Open and work the FedEx Cup Playoffs and the Presidents Cup in August and September.
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