Rory McIlroy 'needs a new caddie', says DP World Tour star
Rory McIlroy needs a new caddie after being 'held back' in major championships... so says one DP World Tour pro.
www.bunkered.co.ukI don’t have live tool access right now to pull the very latest updates, but here’s what’s known about Rory McIlroy’s caddie situation in recent years.
Direct answer
- As of the most recent widely reported periods, Rory McIlroy’s long-time caddie has been Harry Diamond, who has been on McIlroy’s bag since 2017. There have been occasional temporary caddie changes in the past (notably when Diamond was unavailable for brief periods), but Diamond has generally remained on the bag during significant events and seasons.[2][3][4]
Context and key points
- The relationship between McIlroy and Diamond has been described as close and long-standing, with Diamond sometimes stepping away briefly for personal reasons (such as family events), after which he typically returns to the bag.[4][2]
- There have been past rumors or discussions about potential changes or considerations for McIlroy’s caddie setup, including debates about whether a different caddie or a “green-reading” specialist might help in majors. However, Diamond’s presence has remained the core arrangement in many major events.[6][8]
Recent notable instances
- In 2019, Diamond was temporarily replaced for a week due to personal reasons, with a different caddie filling in, but McIlroy and Diamond soon resumed their standard partnership.[3]
- McIlroy publicly defended Diamond during a period of critique in 2024, reaffirming the partnership during that swing of the season.[2]
- Reports in 2025 and 2026 have continued to frame Diamond as McIlroy’s regular caddie, with occasional short-term substitutions around personal events, though nothing sustained enough to redefine the core pairing.[5][7]
Illustrative example
- A notable past moment illustrating the dynamic: Diamond returning to the bag for major championships after brief absences, emphasizing the durability of the McIlroy–Diamond partnership despite occasional disruptions.[4]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest updates now and pull the most current articles or official statements, or I can summarize what coaches, players, or outlets are saying about this partnership in the current season. Would you like me to fetch the newest news?