Allenby sacks caddie on eve of championship

Robert Allenby has dumped caddy Bill Poore on the eve of the US PGA Championship at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.

The Australian has picked up Neil Wallace for the Championship, but only plans to use the South African for a week.

Allenby gave no reason why he was replacing the American after two months in the job with Wallace, who has previously worked with Ernie Els and Aaron Baddeley.

Allenby’s form has slipped in the past month, including missing the cut at the British Open and last week’s Buick open.

"My mind was shot after the British Open," Allenby told AAP. "Mentally I wasn't quite there. I was rusty last week but 100 per cent of me is here this week.

"I feel very fresh and keen to play."

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