Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears when defending caddy amid Masters title

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy had not won a major in 11 years before his incredible triumph at Augusta National on Sunday night. But he also had not won a major with his caddy, Harry Diamond, on the bag.

Because of this, McIlroy and Diamond had caught a lot of flak over the years, receiving an onslaught of criticism from fans, pundits, and media alike for their failure to win the biggest of tournaments. Look no further than the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 last year.

But Diamond, who took over for J.P. Fitzgerald in 2017, has known McIlroy for almost three decades. The two Ulstermen met on

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