[Golf Topic] McIlroy's "Generous Consideration"..."Providing a House for His Caddie"

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy (right) and caddie Harry Diamond.

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…World No.1 Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) is reportedly providing a house for his caddie Harry Diamond...

The story goes like this. Diamond, who lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland, arrived early in the United States on the 24th ahead of the PGA Tour Charles Schwab Challenge, which opens on June 11 at Colonial Golf Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Considering the '2-week self-quarantine' required by COVID-19 prevention guidelines, he effectively arrived three weeks early. This is why McIlroy hurried to arrange a guest house.

Diamond will return to Belfast after playing three tournaments: this event, the RBC Heritage, and the Travelers Championship. This is to spend time with McIlroy’s wife and daughter during his break. Another '2-week self-quarantine' will follow in Northern Ireland. Interestingly, he plans to return to the U.S. again for the World Golf Championships (WGC) FedEx St. Jude Invitational held on July 30 at Southwind Golf Club in Memphis, Tennessee.

McIlroy also plans to secure another house for Diamond so that after completing the '2-week self-quarantine,' he can join the tournament. Both McIlroy, who supports Diamond’s willingness to endure '8 weeks of quarantine' over three trips between the U.S. and Northern Ireland during 13 weeks, and Diamond himself are remarkable. McIlroy emphasized, "I will do everything Diamond needs," adding, "Above all, enduring the quarantine well is important."

Diamond has been friends with McIlroy since childhood and played on the same high school golf team. He has now become a representative 'emperor caddie.' Last year, his income reached a whopping $2.15 million (27.5 billion KRW). In August, especially after McIlroy won the Tour Championship and became the 'Playoff (PO) Champion,' hitting the '15 million dollar jackpot,' he immediately transferred $1.5 million (1.85 billion KRW) into Diamond’s account, earning widespread envy.

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