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Since teaming up at a U.S. Open sectional
qualifier in 1992, Mickelson and Mackay combined for 41 PGA Tour
wins, including five major titles.
"Our decision is not based on a single incident. We just feel
it's the right time for a change," Mickelson, 47, said in a
statement.
"My relationship and history with Bones far exceeds golf. He has
been one of the most important and special people in my life
since the day we met and I will always be grateful for
everything he has done for me."
The former world number two said his caddie for the rest of the
year will be his brother Tim, who last July stepped down as head
of Arizona State's men's golf program to become Spaniard Jon
Rahm's agent.
Mickelson's last event with Mackay was the St. Jude Classic
earlier in June where he finished in ninth place.
He withdrew from last week's U.S. Open in Wisconsin so he could
attend his daughter's graduation in California but still had
Mackay examine the course in the rare event he would be able to
make his tee time.
"After an amazing 25-year run, Phil and I have mutually decided
to go our separate ways," said Mackay.
"Player-caddie relationships don’t often last that long. I will
always be grateful that I was around to witness so much of
Phil’s career."
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Toby Davis)
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