It seems that Collin Morikawa is playing Russian roulette with caddies this year. And no one is really coming out on top in the end. The 2-time major winner has run through 5 different caddies in 8 and a half months. Considering his average, we can expect to see him partner up with at least two more bagmen before 2026. That is, if they are lucky to make it past 4 PGA Tour events. Unable to find any success on the road, the 28-year-old is finding it difficult to find the right match. Seeing what’s happening with his Ryder Cup teammate, Bryson DeChambeau‘s bagman had some tips for him.

Gregory Bodine, or G-Bo, as everyone fondly calls him, has been DeChambeau’s caddie for about 2 years now. Together, they have won the 2024 U.S. Open and multiple LIV Golf events. So when the conversation came to players who often change caddies, Bodine understood the situation. He said, “I feel like a change simulates those guys to an extent, to where it’s like, we’ve all been to where you get a new phone case or whatever, and you feel like you get a new phone, it kind of sparks something different in you.”

It seems that Bodine understands how an out-of-form player like Morikawa would be intrigued by the prospect of having a new caddie. Hoping to break his winless streak, he would be eager to bring in new input to hopefully change his approach on the course. That would not only ‘spark something different’ for him, but hopefully bring the change necessary to get him a win. However, speaking of his relationship with DeChambeau, he has an entirely different perspective.

“Bryson and I, we’ve been partners, bros… Weird way to put it, but married. I’ve been working for Bryson for just over two years now. But we’ve gone through a lot on the golf course, off the golf course as well. It’s just like any other relationship; if you don’t put the time into communicating and just trying to be on the same page, it’s going to wear and tear on the relationship. So, we try to be really open and honest and communicate well,” Bodine said, giving a glimpse of the dynamic between him and DeChambeau.

More than winning together, it’s about constant and clear communication. Being on the same page is a vital part of leading a successful caddie-golfer partnership. Like any other relationship, you need to trust your partner to make the right choices and speak their mind, and do the same yourself. Even away from the course, the two often enjoy each other’s company, as you can see on Bodine’s Instagram. From grinding iron (literally) to pitching during a baseball game, the two have a lot of fun even when they are not actually playing golf.

DeChambeau agreed with what Bodine had to say as he mentioned, “There are times when he’ll be really hard on me and be like, dude, like no, like this is, I don’t know what you’re doing right now. You’ve got to stop this.” Despite being a multiple-time major winner and accomplishing so much in golf, Bryson is humble enough to admit that he, too, can be wrong sometimes. And he isn’t afraid to listen to his caddie when there is valid reasoning. Morikawa can definitely pick up a thing or two from DeChambeau and Bodine on how to build a relationship with his caddie.

However, what is working for Bryson DeChambeau and his bagman is the exact reason Collin Morikawa split up with one of his recent caddies. Maybe he is still looking for the same kind of dynamic with everyone else he hires. Let’s understand what the 28-year-old is seeking.

Is Collin Morikawa also searching for the kind of caddie Bryson DeChambeau has?

Bryson DeChambeau undoubtedly bonds well with his caddie. The Crushers GC captain deserves the credit for learning what is needed to make the relationship. But Gregory Bodine would have definitely adapted a lot as well, coming from the vastly different personality of Tony Finau to the enigmatic DeChambeau. While it’s certainly a two-way street, maybe Collin Morikawa was not willing to walk one half of the way with Joe Greiner until he thought the experienced bagman could fulfill that role as well.

The two crossed paths in late April 2025 and enjoyed a short stint together. During their partnership, Morikawa got a T8 in the Rocket Classic and a T17 in the Truist Championship. However, it didn’t work out between them as Collin admitted they were “on a different page,” and it “didn’t feel right.” Rocket Classic 2025 was Grenier’s last time carrying the bag for Collin Morikawa before he hired J.J. Jakovac.