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Caddie walks off during round at Biltmore Championship

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Caddie walks off during round at Biltmore Championship

Summary

During the opening round of the Biltmore Championship on September 18, Alejandro Tosti's caddie, Cliff Ellis, left the course amid an apparent disagreement. Tosti, who humorously noted that Ellis couldn't keep up after making eight consecutive pars, had to recruit a spectator to help carry his bag for the remainder of the round. Tosti finished the day with a score of 1-over-par 72 but ultimately missed the cut at 1-over 143 after shooting an even-par 71 in the second round. The cut fell at 3-under for the tournament. Tosti has faced challenges with caddies in the past and managed to keep his focus despite the distraction.

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By the Numbers

•Cliff Ellis walked off the course during Tosti's first round at Biltmore.
•Tosti finished the first round with a score of 72, eight shots behind the leaders.
•He missed the cut at 1-over 143 after round two.
•Tosti previously faced conduct issues and changes in caddies during his career.
•Neal Shipley took the 36-hole lead at 15-under 127.

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