“Man, I love Geno…” — PGA Tour fan-favorite Joel Dahmen gets emotional as he opens up about the shocking split from his best friend and longtime caddie Geno Bonnalie after five straight missed cuts. With a baby on the way, his Tour card on the line, and the FedEx Cup Playoffs fast approaching, Dahmen reveals why the painful decision was necessary — and how it’s already paying off at the Wyndham Championship with a stunning round of 61.
🏌️♂️ Can this bold move reignite his season and secure his future on the PGA Tour? Find out what Joel had to say about life, pressure, and playing for more than just himself.
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Fan favorite PGA Tour pro Joel Domin has shed light on his unexpected split from longtime Caddy and best friend Gino Bonnelly. A move that stunned many in the golf world. The 37year-old confirmed the decision last month following a rough stretch of five consecutive missed cuts on the PGA tour. Speaking to Dan Rapaort, Domin said plainly that it was time for a change. He later took to social media to elaborate, expressing his determination to reach the FedEx Cup playoffs this season. After storming into contention with a blistering opening round of 61 at the Windham Championship, Domin admitted that the separation from Bonnelly has been difficult emotionally more than anything. Man, I love Gino, Domin said at Sedgefield Country Club. We still text almost every day. He’s doing great. Of course, I miss him. He continued, “It wasn’t an easy decision. Not at all. But I had to do something different. It wasn’t about Gino. It was about me. My mindset, my approach, the way I was handling things. I had to take accountability.” Domin explained that he hadn’t been managing his game or mental approach well, and that stepping away from his comfort zone, even if that meant parting with his closest companion was necessary. A change like this doesn’t come easy, especially with your best friend, he added. But sometimes the hardest decisions are the most important. I love him. I miss him. And I think we’ll see him back out here soon. In the meantime, Domin’s longtime swing coach, Rob Rashelle, is stepping in as a temporary caddy, and the results are already encouraging. Relle was on the bag as Domin poured in 10 birdies during Thursday’s stellar opening round. Domen entered the Windham Championship, ranked 101st in the FedEx Cup standings. Only the top 70 players will move on to next week’s FedEx St. Jude championship in Memphis. But there’s more at stake than just a playoff birth. Dominant is also battling to retain full PGA Tour status. Recent changes to membership criteria mean that only the top 100 players will keep their cards for the 2026 season. Making the playoffs would be amazing. Domin said it would buy me some time off this fall, and with a baby on the way, that would definitely take a little pressure off. Still, Domin insists he’s focused on one thing, playing good golf. the playoffs would be a bonus. Right now, I’m just trying to play well. And if that gets me another week, that’s great.
