Rory McIlroy lashed out at a fan who criticized his caddie during the Genesis Invitational. The golfer struggled on the green, finishing T-17th, and the fan's comment triggered a heated response from McIlroy. This incident sparked discussion about the role of caddies and the unfair criticism they often face.
Rory McIlroy's performance at the Torrey Pines tournament over the weekend was not up to par, and a fan's criticism of his caddie ignited a fiery response from the golfer. McIlroy struggled on the green, particularly on Saturday, leading to a disappointing T-17th finish at 3-under. One fan shouted, 'Blame your caddie,' after McIlroy missed a crucial 12-foot putt for birdie. Golf reporter Dan Rapoport captured McIlroy's sharp retort: 'Shut the f--- up.
' McIlroy's caddie, Harry Diamond, has been a loyal companion on the PGA Tour since 2017, and their relationship extends beyond professional collaboration as childhood friends. Diamond faced scrutiny after McIlroy's performance at the 2024 U.S. Open, where he missed two short putts in the final round, ultimately costing him a chance at his first major victory since 2014. Diamond was also questioned about a club selection on the par-3 15th hole in the final round, leading to McIlroy hitting the ball over the green and incurring a bogey. Defending his caddie, McIlroy stated, 'You know it’s certainly unfair. But just because Harry is not as vocal or loud with his words as other caddies, it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t say anything and that he doesn’t do anything. I just wish that, you know, these guys that criticize when things don’t go my way, they never say anything good when things do go my way. So where were they when I won Dubai earlier this year or Quail Hollow or the two FedEx Cups that I’ve won with Harry or the two Ryder Cups or whatever? They are never there to say Harry did such a great job when I win, but they are always there to criticize when we don’t win.' McIlroy's recent victories include the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this year, where he secured a convincing win with a 21-under score, earning $3.6 million.
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