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Rory McIlroy is one of the most accomplished golfers of modern times. He has won 23 titles on the PGA Tour, including four Majors. One person accompanying him in all four major victories was his former caddie, J.P. Fitzgerald. However, the ace golfer split with his nine-year-long caddie in 2017 two days after finishing in the T-4 at the British Open at Royal Birkdale.
As per McIlroy, he did not split with JP Fitzgerald due to a conflict. He said it was more due to him than Fitzgerald. The 33-year-old admitted that he would occasionally vent his frustrations and be harsh on his caddie following a poor showing.
“It was partly to do with him and mostly to do with me," said McIlroy. "I wasn’t playing the best and was frustrated at myself and taking it out on him. And whether that was [related] to a club I’d hit or wanted to hit or … but it was not good.”
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Out of 36 professional wins, Fitzgerald was with him in 26 of those. All four of his majors came when Fitzgerald was on the bag for him. Many believed it was due to Fitzgerald being by his side that McIlroy became a better player.
Who caddies Rory McIlroy now?
After splitting up with Fitzgerald, Rory McIlroy signed his childhood friend Harry Diamond as his caddie.McIlroy and Diamond have known each other for more than two decades.
Rory was seven years old and Diamond was 12 at the time. The duo met at the Hollywood Golf Club in their hometown and have been the closest of friends since. Harry was also McIlroy's best man at his wedding.
Diamond himself has played golf, representing Ireland as an amateur. He has also won the West of Ireland title.
Although Diamond has been caddying McIlroy full-time since 2017, he has carried McIlroy's bag in the past as well. Past events included the 2005 Irish Open, the 2008 Dubai Desert Classic and the 2014 Dunhill Links Championship.
Rory saw a resurgence in 2022 when he ascended back to the world No. 1 and won three titles last season. At the RBC Canadian Open, he was successful in defending his title with a final round of 62 beating Tony Finau by a margin of two strokes.
The 33-year-old also won the Tour Championship last year. In October, he won the CJ Cup title and became the new World No. 1. Mcllroy also claimed the Harry Vardon Trophy for the fourth time.
What's next for Rory McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy will now be seen at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which is the fourth elevated event of the season. He will tee off at Bay Hill on Thursday, March 2. The 120-field event will have a purse size of $20 million with the winner getting $3.6 million. Along with Rory, the likes of World No. 1 Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler will be favorites at the event.
