Summary
PGA Tour golfer Mackenzie Hughes has ended his working relationship with caddie Julien Trudeau after a series of poor performances in the 2026 season. Hughes missed the cut in three of his last four events and decided a change was needed to improve his results.
Key Facts
- Mackenzie Hughes parted ways with caddie Julien Trudeau, who started working with him in 2023.
- The decision came after Hughes missed the cut in two consecutive tournaments and three out of his last four events.
- Hughes said he wanted a fresh start after an unsatisfactory year.
- This is Hughes’ second caddie change in three years.
- Hughes has not finished in the top 20 of any event this season, with his best finish being tied for 23rd.
- He has missed the cut in four of nine events and finished outside the top 50 twice this season.
- Hughes experienced an on-course distraction when a fan was paid to yell during his backswing.
