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Caddie Simon Clarke says Robert Allenby is lying about his argument with caddie Mick Middlemo

However, another caddie Simon Clarke has now jumped to his fellow bagman’s defence after witnessing the verbal confrontation. Clarke was in the same group as Allenby working for South Korean SJ Park and says he wants to speak out in favour of Middlemo.

Clarke, who has known his compatriot Allenby for the best part of two decades, said: “I wouldn’t be talking about it if he (Allenby) didn’t tell the media afterwards a whole lot of porky pies.

“I’ve known Rob for a long time and I’ve known Mick for a long time. It’s disappointing that Allenby is still treating people that way and how many good caddies he’s gone through.

“It’s sad that he speaks to the guys this way and doesn’t wait until after the round. It’s disappointing that he’s up to his old tricks.”

Middlemo also claims he was called "a fat so-and-so" by Allenby and Clarke added: "Mick took exception to that. He got fired up.

“If Rob tells the true story, I’m not speaking out. But lies will affect Mick’s career.”

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