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McIlroy Unveils Caddie’s Gift: Augusta Scorecard Signed by Grand Slam Greats

The keepsake honors his Masters breakthrough with a nod to his bond with caddie Harry Diamond.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy showed on The Shotgun Start podcast a framed Augusta National scorecard that Harry Diamond presented in Australia as an early Christmas gift.
  • The card features signatures attributed to Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan, the other men to complete the career Grand Slam.
  • McIlroy said Diamond offered him a Sharpie to add his name, but he declined and joked that he hoped he would not need Scottie Scheffler to sign it next year.
  • Coverage noted that autographs for long‑deceased legends such as Sarazen and Hogan are likely reproductions or copied signatures rather than newly obtained originals.
  • McIlroy framed the gesture as a personal tribute to his long‑time partnership with Diamond, whom he has publicly defended following past criticism of his caddie work.