Harry Diamond (caddie)
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Harry Diamond | |
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_(44603589181).jpg) Diamond holding the bag for McIlroy at the 2018 BMW Championship held at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Golf caddie |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Longtime caddie for Rory McIlroy |
| Children | 2 |
Harry Diamond is a Northern Irish professional golf caddie and former amateur golfer who has served as the caddie for Rory McIlroy since 2017.
Diamond grew up in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and met McIlroy at Holywood Golf Club when they were both young children.[1][2] Diamond was two years older and they spent years playing golf together.[3] McIlroy considers him a big brother.[4][5]
Diamond has competed in golf tournaments as an amateur. He won the 2012 West of Ireland Championship and represented Ireland at international level in golf.[6] He reached the final of 2011 North of Ireland Championship.[7] He did not pursue a career in professional golf and became involved in family run businesses (pubs, hotels, and restaurants) in Bangor, County Down and Belfast.[6]