Rory McIlroy’s caddie set to earn 995% more than UK average salary after Masters win

Rory McIlroy’s caddie, Harry Diamond, is set to receive an eye-watering windfall after the Northern Irishman retained the Masters.

McIlroy, 36, became just the fourth golfer to retain the Masters on Sunday (April 12) - alongside Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods - fending off competition from Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler.

The six-time major winner received a record $4.5million (£3.6million) for his efforts, although he will lose nearly half of this due to tax laws in both the US and the UK.

McIlroy’s triumph at Augusta National means he is now the highest-earning player from Masters competitions in the history of golf, having earned $13.04million (£10.35million) across his 18 appearances at the historic event.

And, cccording to the PGA, the 36-year-old is also the second-highest-earning golfer of all time, behind Woods, having earned $114,696,641 (£90.8million) since turning professional in 2007.

Rory McIlroy and Harry Diamond with the Masters trophy (Credit:Getty)

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But it is not just McIlroy who will be able to enjoy the fruits of his labour following the Masters, as his long-time caddie, Diamond — who has worked with him since 2017 — is also expected to receive a hefty payout.

As reported by Golf Monthly, golfers usually give around 10 per cent of their prize money to their caddie, while others agree on a flat percentage regardless of where they finish on the leaderboard.

The outlet predicts that McIlroy’s caddie will likely receive a bonus of between $360,000 (£288,000) and $450,000 (£360,000), having previously pocketed between $336,000 (£268,800) and $420,000 (£336,000) after last year’s Masters.

$450,000 (£360,000) equates to around 995 per cent more than the UK average salary of £32,890 ($41,113). The mean for full-time work is slightly higher at £39,039 ($48,799), according to Sage.

Speaking earlier this month, McIlroy described Diamond as the “big brother” he never had.

“I think as an only child… he was like the big brother I never had, you know?” he said.

“And I think that’s what makes it so special.

“You know, he’s from a — you know — he’s got a little brother and a big sister. So, you know, he had that.

“But I always felt like Harry was my big brother.

“And I feel like that’s why when I talk about it or, you know, it’s why it makes me emotional.”