Fitzgerald and McIlroy's decade-long partnership ended after the 2017 Open and they haven't spoken since
JP Fitzgerald Reveals He Hasn't Spoken To McIlroy Since Parting Ways
What makes it odd is that McIlroy hinted that he and Fitzgerald would still remain close after splitting, which obviously hasn't been the case.
“Sometimes to preserve a personal relationship you have to sacrifice a professional one," McIlroy said at the time.
In an interview with the Mail's Derek Lawrenson, Fitzgerald said of the split, "At the end of the day, I went away to collect my thoughts and recharge my batteries.
"It was obvious that I needed the break.
"But I've learned from every player with whom I've worked, and Rory is no different to others like Ernie Els in that regard.
"I'm appreciative of the fact they've all helped me to get better as a caddie."
"I suggested to him that he might want to try a different driver and three wood, and he disagreed," he told Sportsmail of the split.
"We just didn't gel. It happens and I have no problem with Matt. He's clearly going to become a great player."
"Do you know, it's great to be back in golf, and particularly to be back home in Europe," he told Sportmail.
"Victor is such a lovely guy and he's a very good golfer."
