Paul Casey praises caddy for taking 'sabbatical' for his mental health

John McLaren will step away as Casey's caddy in January

Paul Casey nd his caddie John McLaren  prior to the  Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits  (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Paul Casey has praised his caddie for taking a break from the job to look after his mental health.

John McLaren will caddie for Casey in this week's DP World Tour Championship and at January's Dubai Desert Classic - where Casey is the defending champion - before stepping away.