Rory McIlroy Confronts Fan Over Caddie Insult at Genesis Invitational

The golfer, frustrated by poor putting and a slide down the leaderboard, defended his longtime caddie and childhood friend Harry Diamond.

Rory McIlroy finished tied for 17th at the Genesis Invitational with a score of 3-under, struggling with poor putting throughout the weekend.
During the final round, a fan heckled McIlroy's caddie, Harry Diamond, prompting McIlroy to respond angrily, telling the fan to 'shut the f--- up.'
Harry Diamond has been McIlroy's caddie since 2017, and their professional relationship is rooted in a longstanding childhood friendship.
McIlroy has previously defended Diamond against criticism, emphasizing his contributions to McIlroy's successes, including recent tournament wins.
Despite his struggles at Torrey Pines, McIlroy recently won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, earning a $3.6 million prize.