Harry Diamond, Rory McIlroy's caddie, is earning more this season than many PGA Tour professionals. What a statement on the green when your caddie pockets more cash than the competition itself!
Cash Flow on the Green
Thanks to McIlroy's absolutely sensational form in 2026, including his victory at the Masters in Augusta and numerous top finishes, Diamond's earnings are looking exceptionally good. Experts estimate that the caddie has already pocketed between £558,000 and £632,000 ($750,000 to $850,000 USD). The Masters triumph alone is said to have brought him a hefty bonus package of around £334,000 ($450,000 USD). It's important to know: Caddies typically receive 10 percent for a win, 7 percent for top-10 finishes, and 5 percent if the cut is made. With a top player like McIlroy, this quickly adds up.
On top of that, Diamond also secured an additional £625,000 ($840,000 USD) at the PGA Championship, the US Open, and The Open. Rory's seventh-place finish (T7) alone at Aronimink brought him a further substantial £474,000 ($637,050 USD). Not bad for someone who hands over clubs and whispers the right decisions, eh?
Diamond vs. Tour Pros
While Diamond is swimming in cash, Haotong Li, Keita Nakajima, Stefano Mazzoli, and Rico Hoey are looking quite outdated this season – their total earnings are lower. Rory himself, by the way, has also hit it big this year, raking in around £6.3 million ($8.5 million USD) in prize money. The man is off to a really strong start.
And Rory? He doesn't do things by halves. Reuters reported on August 7, 2026, that McIlroy has committed to the FedExCup Playoffs and will be on the tee in Memphis – unlike last year, when he skipped the opener. This means: Diamond could further boost his balance sheet if Rory delivers one sensational round after another there again.
