Justin Rose's Caddie Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher Reunites for Masters Run

The duo have worked together on and off since 2018, with Fulcher briefly caddying for other players during his health leave.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:02am

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As Justin Rose looks to win his first Masters after finishing second at the tournament three times, he'll be supported by his longtime caddie Mark Fulcher. Rose and Fulcher, who often goes by the nickname 'Fooch,' began working together in 2008, and Fulcher was on Rose's bag until 2019 when he underwent heart surgery and had to take a leave of absence. In September 2023, Fulcher and Rose reunited, and have been back together ever since.

Why it matters

Rose and Fulcher have a long-standing partnership, and their reunion could help propel Rose to his first Masters win. Fulcher's health scare and brief stints caddying for other players also adds an interesting personal angle to the story.

The details

Rose and Fulcher began working together in 2008 and had a successful run until 2019, when Fulcher had to take a leave of absence to undergo heart surgery to repair his mitral valve at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. After his recovery, Fulcher briefly caddied for other players like Francesco Molinari, Paul Casey, and Billy Horschel, before reuniting with Rose in September 2023. The duo have been back together ever since, with Rose praising their 'delicate balance' and need to 'see it' and 'drive the vision' together.

  • Rose and Fulcher began working together in 2008.
  • Fulcher had to take a leave of absence in 2019 to undergo heart surgery.
  • Fulcher briefly caddied for other players after his recovery.
  • Rose and Fulcher reunited in September 2023 and have been together since.

The players

Justin Rose

An English professional golfer who has won one major championship, the 2013 U.S. Open, and has finished second at the Masters three times.

Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher

Rose's longtime caddie, an Englishman who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with his wife Adrienne Taylor. Fulcher had to take a leave of absence in 2019 to undergo heart surgery but has since reunited with Rose.

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What they’re saying

“We were together for so long and had the appropriate amount of time apart as well, you know. We both had the opportunity to go and do different things, experience different things and learn, then come back together with the previous ten or eleven years done and dusted and with a new goal of seeing what else we can achieve. We're not trying to rekindle anything or live up to what's been in the past because we have new challenges and it should be fun.”

— Justin Rose

“I hadn't thought about it at all, but as soon as we spoke it was an easy decision to make. Not only is he my boss but he's very close to my heart, too, and if we can enjoy a couple more special moments together on the course then it'll be well worth it.”

— Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher

What’s next

Rose and Fulcher will look to capture Rose's first Masters title at the 2026 tournament, where their long-standing partnership and renewed energy could give them the edge they need.

The takeaway

The reunion of Rose and Fulcher represents the power of perseverance and the value of a strong caddie-player relationship in professional golf. Their shared history and renewed commitment to each other could be the key to Rose finally breaking through and winning the elusive Masters title.