Just hours before the start of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, Collin Morikawa has once again drawn intense attention following his decision to change caddies for the second time this season. This unexpected move has ignited strong reactions from fans online, highlighting the spotlight on Morikawa’s career and the potential effects on his performance.
Details on Morikawa’s Recent Caddie Change
Collin Morikawa began working with Joe Greiner roughly two months ago, competing in five tournaments together. During that stretch, Morikawa successfully made the cut in each event and finished with positions including T17, T50, T20, T23, and T42. Despite these consistent results, Morikawa announced his split with Greiner shortly before teeing off at the Rocket Classic.
Morikawa will now be teaming up with K.K. Limbhasut, a former college teammate and current Korn Ferry Tour player. This shift marks Morikawa’s second caddie change following his previous separation from longtime caddie J.J. Jakovac. The news circulated widely on social media platforms such as X, generating a surge of discussion among golf fans and commentators alike.
Fan Responses to the Caddie Switch
Reactions on X (formerly known as Twitter) exposed a critical tone from followers who questioned Morikawa’s approach and future success. Many fans speculated about his attitude and blamed the inconsistency in his game on personal factors rather than his choice of caddie. Several comments criticized Morikawa directly, expressing doubt about his upcoming prospects.
“Is Collin a Diva? Kinda sounds like it.” —Fan
“Only time I am rooting for Colin is the Ryder Cup and if he’s playing against Pat Reed. Otherwise… he comes off as a little byatch,” —Fan
“There comes a point where it’s YOU not the caddie!” —User
“Morikawa will never win a tournament again” —Fan
“At some point you’d think he would start to look in the mirror and realize maybe he is the problem,” —Fan
Morikawa’s View on the Partnership with Joe Greiner
Prior to the recent change, Morikawa had expressed optimism about his collaboration with Joe Greiner. After the first round of the Truist Championship last month, Morikawa highlighted the mutual willingness to learn and improve together. Speaking to reporters at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, he said,
“What’s great, when I talked to Joe, is that we’re always willing to learn, how do we get better? …it’s always pushing the boundaries of like, what can we do better tomorrow?” —Collin Morikawa
He further reflected on their future efforts, saying,
“How do we improve? What do we continue to do great and learn from that. That’s kind of how I’ve always looked at it. I’m very excited about the future.” —Collin Morikawa
Looking Ahead to the Rocket Classic
Morikawa is preparing to make his 13th start of the season at the Detroit Golf Club on June 26. With this fresh caddie partnership, all eyes will be on how the change might influence his performance in a critical phase of the PGA Tour season. Given the vocal responses from the golf community, Morikawa’s upcoming results will likely shape the ongoing conversation about his career trajectory and decision-making on the course.