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Mackenzie Hughes Parts Ways with Caddie After Tough Start

4/16/2026

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Mackenzie Hughes has parted ways with caddie Julien Trudeau after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
Trudeau was hired by Mackenzie Hughes in 2023.
The move followed Hughes's second straight missed cut at the Valero Texas Open.
No top-20 finishes marked his nine events this season, with a best finish of T23 at the Cognizant Classic.
Hughes seeks a fresh start, despite the difficulty of ending a close relationship.

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Story summary

Mackenzie Hughes has parted ways with caddie Julien Trudeau after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
Trudeau was hired by Mackenzie Hughes in 2023.
The move followed Hughes's second straight missed cut at the Valero Texas Open.
No top-20 finishes marked his nine events this season, with a best finish of T23 at the Cognizant Classic.
Hughes seeks a fresh start, despite the difficulty of ending a close relationship.