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Alejandro Tosti's caddie quits midway through round at Biltmore Championship

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Alejandro Tosti's caddie quits midway through round at Biltmore Championship

Summary

During his opening round at the Biltmore Championship on September 18, PGA Tour player Alejandro Tosti unexpectedly lost his caddie, Cliff Ellis, at the 18th hole. Tosti believed Ellis was taking a bathroom break when he did not return, leaving Tosti to finish his second nine without a caddie. Earlier, reports indicated a clash between the two during a practice round, raising questions about the abrupt departure. Tosti managed to finish the round with a score of 72, leaving him eight shots behind the leaders. He is scheduled to tee off again on September 19, seeking a new caddie to continue the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Tosti lost caddie Cliff Ellis mid-round during the Biltmore Championship.
•He finished the round with a score of 72, eight shots off the lead.
•Tosti believed Ellis was on a bathroom break; he was surprised by the departure.
•Tosti and Ellis reportedly clashed during a practice round earlier in the week.
•Tosti will need to find a new caddie ahead of the second round.

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PGA Tour player Alejandro Tosti suddenly found himself without a caddie in the middle of his opening round Thursday, and apparently there wasn’t much of a goodbye. Alejandro Tosti lost caddie Cliff Ellis while making the turn during the first round of the Biltmore Championship at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, according to reports. Tosti,…
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