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Rory McIlroy Claims Second Masters Title, Caddie Earns £336K

4/14/2026

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Summary

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Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second time, with his caddie Harry Diamond earning £336,000 for guiding him.
Jon Rahm finished 38th and earned £75,380.
The victory places Rory McIlroy among golf legends who have retained the Masters title.
Steve Williams, Tiger Woods' former caddie, earned £15.7 million during his career.

History

Historical Context

Charl Schwartzel won the 2011 Masters Tournament, held from April 7-10 at Augusta National Golf Club, marking his first major victory. He birdied the last four holes to finish two strokes ahead of Adam Scott and Jason Day. This event highlighted the growing commercialization of golf, as evidenced by Schwartzel's $1.44 million prize and the lucrative earnings of players and caddies like Rory McIlroy and Harry Diamond.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second time, with his caddie Harry Diamond earning £336,000 for guiding him.
Jon Rahm finished 38th and earned £75,380.
The victory places Rory McIlroy among golf legends who have retained the Masters title.
Steve Williams, Tiger Woods' former caddie, earned £15.7 million during his career.

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