Rory McIlroy's caddie set to earn staggering sum after Masters victory

Jack Otway
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:39:39 +0000

Harry Diamond stands to pocket a substantial windfall following Rory McIlroy's triumph at Augusta National on Sunday.

The caddie, who has been by McIlroy's side since 2017, is anticipated to receive between £288,000 and £360,000 from the Northern Irishman's record-breaking victory.

According to Golf Monthly, professional golfers typically share approximately 10 per cent of their winnings with their caddies.

Some players opt for a fixed percentage arrangement regardless of tournament placement.

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Diamond's expected bonus dwarfs the typical UK salary, with the upper estimate of £360,000 representing roughly 995 per cent more than the national average wage of £32,890.

The payout marks an increase from last year's Masters, when Diamond reportedly earned between £268,800 and £336,000.

McIlroy's victory on Sunday secured his place among golf's elite, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as only the fourth player to successfully defend the Masters title.

The 36-year-old held off challenges from Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler to claim the green jacket for a second consecutive year.

His prize of $4.5million (£3.6m) set a new record for the tournament, though tax obligations in both the United States and United Kingdom will claim nearly half of that sum.

The six-time major champion has now accumulated $13.04m (£10.35m) across 18 appearances at Augusta National, making him the highest-earning competitor in Masters history.

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According to PGA figures, McIlroy ranks as the second-highest-earning golfer in history, trailing only Tiger Woods.

Since turning professional in 2007, the Northern Irishman has amassed career earnings of $114,696,641 (£90.8m).

Diamond's partnership with McIlroy stretches back nearly a decade, with the caddie joining the six-time major winner's team in 2017.

McIlroy has spoken movingly about his bond with Diamond, describing the caddie as a surrogate sibling.

"I think as an only child he was like the big brother I never had, you know?" McIlroy said earlier this month.

"And I think that's what makes it so special."

The golfer noted that while Diamond grew up with siblings of his own, including a younger brother and older sister, their relationship has taken on a familial quality.

"But I always felt like Harry was my big brother," McIlroy explained.

"And I feel like that's why when I talk about it or, you know, it's why it makes me emotional."