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Team Europe players and caddies pictured at Whistling Straits

Split loyalties for Irish caddies at Ryder Cup

Ireland's influence at the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits will be pretty evident through Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington, vice-captain Graeme McDowell and players Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy - but when it comes to caddying there will be some split loyalties.

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Ricky Elliott has been on the bag for all Brooks Koepka's major wins

Koepka's Irish caddie Elliott contracts Covid-19

Brooks Koepka is reportedly the latest golfer to pull out of this week's Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour after caddie Ricky Elliott tested positive for the coronavirus.

Golf • 24 Jun 20

Brooks Koepka and his caddy at Royal Portrush

Koepka keen to make local hero an Open legend

Brooks Koepka may be a four-time major winner and world number one, but for the only time in his career he is playing second-fiddle to his caddie Ricky Elliott this week.

Golf • 16 Jul 19

Ricky Elliott celebrates as Koepka made the winning putt on 18 at Bethpage Black

Koepka caddie Elliott recalls incredible PGA victory

While Brooks Koepka was settling into life as the new world number one in golf following his PGA Championship victory, Irish caddie Ricky Elliott admitted that it was a dream come through to be part of the journey.

Golf • 20 May 19

Ricky Elliott (r) celebrates with Brooks Koepka

Irish caddy in dreamland after another US Open success

Ricky Elliott, the Irish caddy who has helped Brooks Koepka to back-to-back US Open titles, says he's in dreamland as an incredibly fruitful partnership continues to reap the highest rewards.

Golf • 20 Jun 18

Elliott and Koepka embrace after winning the US Open

Koepka's Irish caddie revels in thrill of major victory

He might not have been swinging the club himself but Irish caddie Ricky Elliott played his part in helping Brooks Koepka to win the US Open.

Golf • 19 Jun 17