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British Open 2024: A contender, a caddie and their happy reunion after a harrowing operation
TROON, Scotland — It all started around Christmas last year, not too long after Ian Finnis had recovered—or so he thought—from a bout of COVID. There were night sweats. Despite being naturally fitter than most, Tommy Fleetwood’s long-time caddie was …