This week's RBC Canadian Open is a pivotal moment for Max Homa's season, as it's his last chance to qualify for the U.S. Open. If he doesn't have an outstanding performance at TPC Toronto, he will miss the season's third major for the first time since 2020.Acknowledging the importance of having an experienced caddie in situations like this and having recently lost his own, Homa reached out to one of the best available options. Lance Bennett, who has worked with Tiger Woods and Matt Kuchar, among others, was the one he called.Golfweek's Adam Schupak reported this information and other caddie-related moves on the PGA Tour through his X account:"Word from the caddie yard: Max Homa will have Lance Bennett on the bag this week," Schupak posted."Bennett was working for Michael Thorbjornsen but Thor hired JJ Jakovac as his full-time caddie. If you're scoring at home, JJ had been on Collin Morikawa's bag until Joe Greiner left Max for him."Since 2003, Lance Bennett has gained experience on both the PGA and LPGA Tours. Matt Kuchar has been his longest-standing employer, but he has also worked with stars such as Sungjae Im and Davis Riley on the men's side and with Juli Inkster, Paula Creamer, and Lorena Ochoa among the ladies.Bennett worked with Woods in all five tournaments he played in during the 2024 season: the Genesis Invitational, the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship. The 15-time major champion said he has a good rapport with the veteran caddie:"As far as Lance is concerned, I've had a great relationship with him over the years going back to when he caddied for Kooch [Matt Kuchar] and when we played at the Presidents Cup together back in, what, Muirfield Village [2013], Woods said, according to Golf.com.""Very down to earth, very loyal, and how he conversed through the years, I've also taken notice of that," he added. "We've had the same type of feeling in how we look at the golf course and how we read putts. They're very similar."Max Homa parted ways with his caddie, Bill Harke, just before the final qualifier for the US Open last Monday in Columbus, Ohio. Homa was reportedly the only player carrying his own bag at the event.The six-time PGA Tour winner ultimately failed to earn a spot at Oakmont through the qualifier, leaving the RBC Canadian Open as his last hope.More Golf: US Open: High School Junior Shoots 63-63 to Earn Spot at Oakmont
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