Diamond is a world golfer's best friend as JP leaves the stage

McIlroy begins new era with Harry at his side

JP and Rory
Published 3rd Aug 2017

Rory McIlroy begins a new era today – as he prepares to tee off in Ohio.

The World Number Four has a new caddie in tow after parting ways with JP Fitzgerald.

Close pal, Harry Diamond will join him at the WGC Invitational and next week’s US PGA.

McIroy tees off in a three-ball with recent Open champion Jordan Spieth and former World Number One Jason Day.

Earlier he told how he split with JP to save his long-term friendship.

“It’s a big change,” he said. “JP has been a huge part of my life for the last decade.

“I still consider him one of my best friends but sometimes to preserve a personal relationship you might have to sacrifice a professional one and that was sort of the decision I came to in the end.