Netflix's 'Full Swing' Star Hit With Unfortunate News
It hurts more when it feels personal. Especially when the bond seemed unbreakable, on and off the golf course.
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This week, Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie, perhaps the most adored player-caddie duo on the PGA Tour, decided to part ways. Fans first learned of the news through Matt Gannon. Soon after, Skratch's Dan Rapaport confirmed it with a direct quote from Dahmen himself: 'It was time. We had a great run.'
That 'run' wasn't just about golf. These two weren't just teammates; they were best friends. Their bromance became the emotional heart of Full Swing on Netflix. Season 2 even showed them tearing up mid-flight when Dahmen told Geno, 'I love the f--- out of you.' Now, it's over.
The split adds to a growing list of big-name shake-ups this season. Max Homa and Joe Greiner? Gone. Collin Morikawa and J.J. Jakovac? Done. Even Tom Kim and Paul Tesori broke up this week. This isn't just a trend, it's a full-blown caddie carousel.
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Dahmen, meanwhile, is having a rough patch. He's winless since 2021 and ranked No. 172 in the world. He's hanging onto his PGA Tour card by a thread, finishing No. 124 in last year's FedExCup standings. This year, only the top 100 will get full status for 2026, and he's sitting at 96th.
Joel Dahmen (right) and caddie Geno Bonnalie on the sixth tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament.© Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
Bonnalie hasn't shared his next move yet. For now, he's more visible off the course, doing commentary and making appearances. But after 10 years together, it's clear this wasn't an easy decision for either of them.
Dahmen tees it up this week at the Barracuda Championship. A new caddie will be there. But for fans, something will be missing.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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