Overview
- Lowry parted ways with caddie Darren Reynolds after missing the cut at the U.S. Open and arranged a short‑notice return of Dermot Byrne to carry his bag at the Travelers Championship.
- Lowry described Byrne’s presence as a temporary, stopgap measure and said he has “no idea” yet who will be his long‑term caddie going forward.
- The change follows a run of poor results for Lowry this season, including multiple missed cuts and a drop in his world ranking that he has said has harmed his enjoyment of the game.
- Byrne was Lowry’s longtime caddie for roughly a decade before 2018 and returns as a familiar face while Reynolds, who had worked with Lowry since early 2023 and shared recent team and tour successes, is no longer on the bag.
- Lowry also announced a brand‑ambassador role with medical company Stryker tied to his father’s joint replacements, and several other players at the Travelers have made short‑term caddie substitutions this week.