Rory McIlroy has mounted a robust defence of his caddie Harry Diamond, insisting that his right-hand man is an “easy target” for keyboard warriors.
Diamond, a former Irish international golfer, has been on McIlroy’s bag since the world No.2 split with JP Fitzgerald in August 2017.
Initially intended to be a temporary arrangement, Diamond was soon confirmed as a full-time replacement for Fitzgerald.
However, many people have criticised him, pointing to the fact that McIlroy has not won a major championship since the pair started working together as “proof” that Diamond is not the right man for the job.
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Not even the fact that the pair have won nine times together on the PGA Tour – and secured the FedEx Cup in 2019 and this year – appears enough to quiet the doubters.
Speaking to the BBC during this week’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, McIlroy took the opportunity to stand up for his man.
“He’s a really calming presence to have by my side,” said McIlroy. “He’s grown into his role really well. I think our record speaks for itself. We’ve won a ton. We’ve won two FedEx Cups together.a
“What we’ve been able to do in five years, 95% of caddies out here would be jealous of having that…
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