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Alejandro Tosti’s caddie quit mid-round — while fiery golfer thought he was in the bathroom

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Blinn, M. (2026, September 18). Alejandro Tosti’s caddie quit mid-round — while fiery golfer thought he was in the bathroom. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/sports/alejandro-tostis-caddie-quit-mid-round-at-biltmore-championship-asheville/

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During the Biltmore Championship in Asheville, Alejandro Tosti’s caddie quit mid-round after a dispute that began during practice rounds. At the 18th hole of Thursday’s play, Cliff Ellis left abruptly while Tosti believed he was on a bathroom break; Tosti finished with a 72, placing him tied for 99th. The article highlights Tosti’s history of conflicts with caddies and his volatile behavior on the course, referencing previous incidents where he faced suspensions and went viral for controversial actions.

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Alejandro Tosti's caddie, Cliff Ellis, quit in the middle of the first round of the PGA Tour’s Biltmore Championship on Thursday, leaving Tosti alone at the 18th hole. Ellis had reportedly been frustrated since a practice round earlier in the week and simply walked off while Tosti thought he was taking a bathroom break. This incident adds to Tosti's history of conflicts with caddies; previously, he faced a suspension from the Korn Ferry Tour after an expletive-laced argument with his then-caddie Ray Yoel. Tosti, known for fiery behavior on the course, finished the round tied for 99th place with a score of 1-over 72. Earlier this year, Tosti made headlines when he had his caddie wear a bib that read “NEED A WIFE” at another tournament, referencing his own personal life.

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Alejandro Tosti was left holding the bag. asserted

Tosti → leave → bag

The Argentinian golfer’s caddie quit halfway through the opening round of the PGA Tour’s Biltmore Championship Asheville on Thursday in a bizarre scene. Cliff Ellis, on the bag for the 30-year-old at the 18th hole — Tosti’s ninth of the day — “dropped the bag, took off his caddie bib and walked off,” according to a Golfweek source. uncertain

Ellis → quit → source

The pair had reportedly been out of sorts since a practice round on Tuesday, but Tosti, who has a history of behavioral issues on the course, was shocked when Ellis did not return from what he believed was a bathroom break. uncertain

he → have → course

“He couldn’t keep up with eight pars in a row,” he told Golfweek via text, adding multiple laughing emoji. asserted

he → keep → emoji

Tosti finished the round with a 1-over 72, tying him for 99th. asserted

Tosti → finish → 99th

The fiery golfer has had several run-ins with his caddies, including an expletive-laced incident with Ray Yoel in 2023 that ended with a suspension for conduct unbecoming a professional from the Korn Ferry Tour. asserted

that → have → Tour

Earlier this year, he went viral for making his caddie wear a customized bib that read “NEED A WIFE” at the Valspar Championship — a reference to Tosti’s own love life. asserted

that → go → life

It’s not just caddies that have friction with Tosti, with one Korn Ferry player describing him as a “Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde type.” asserted

player → ’ → type

“I’m only a jerk Thursday through Sunday,” he allegedly told a Tour veteran who asked him why he’s like this. uncertain

he → ’m → this

“That’s my chance to make money, and I don’t like anyone getting in the way of me getting my money.” asserted

me → ’ → money

He’s long been well aware that his demeanor is a facet of his game that needs work. asserted

that → need → work

“It’s been the challenge for me my whole life, dealing with myself,” he told Golfweek in 2024. asserted

he → deal → 2024

Tosti was set to tee off again at 1:49 p.m. ET Friday — it remains to be seen if who will be lugging his clubs around the The Cliff at Walnut Grove for Round 2. asserted

who → set → Round

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