Rory McIlroy’s thrilling Irish Open win at The K Club was not just a milestone for the four-time major champion but also a significant financial boost for his caddie, Harry Diamond.
McIlroy claimed his second Irish Open title — and first since 2016 — in a dramatic play-off after forcing extra holes with a spectacular 30-foot eagle putt on the 18th green. The victory earned him the tournament’s top prize of $1.02 millionfrom the $6 million purse.
For Diamond, who has been on McIlroy’s bag since 2017, the result translated into a substantial payday. Caddies traditionally earn a base salary plus a percentage of their player’s winnings, with 10% being the standard cut for a tournament victory. This means Diamond likely took home around $102,000 from McIlroy’s win.
It’s another high point in what has been a stellar season for the Northern Irishman and his team, following his career-defining Masters triumph earlier this year. With the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black just around the corner, McIlroy’s form — and the momentum of his entire camp — couldn’t be better.
This victory not only boosted McIlroy’s confidence heading into the BMW PGA Championship but also ensured that his trusted caddie was well rewarded for guiding him through a nail-biting Sunday finish.
Straffan, Ireland – In a breathtaking conclusion at The K Club, Rory McIlroy claimed his second Irish Open title (his first since 2016) in a dramatic play-off showdown against Sweden’s Joakim Lagergren ReutersThe Sun.
Eagle to Go
Trailed by four strokes at the start of the final round, McIlroy rallied behind a roaring home crowd. His stunning moment came on the 72nd hole: a colossal 27– to 30-foot eagle putt on the par-5 closing hole that forced the match into sudden-death play-off. The sight of that putt dropping sent the packed galleries into a frenzy ReutersTalksportThe Golf News NetCompleat Golfer.
Play-Off Drama
The tension remained high well into extra holes:
- First and second play-off holes: both players matched birdies.
- Third hole: Lagergren’s approach found water, while McIlroy found the green and tapped in for birdie, sealing his victory ReutersThe Golf News NetThe Times.
A Win with Momentum and Meaning
This triumph is McIlroy’s first since completing his career Grand Slam with a Masters win earlier this year, making it a standout year in his career TalksportReutersThe Times. He described the victory as one of the most emotional of his career, amplified by the passionate support of his home fans and the charged atmosphere at The K Club The TimesThe SunReuters.
Notably, this win comes just weeks before the Ryder Cup on American soil, giving Team Europe a morale-boosting headline act to ride into the fortnight of team competition ReutersThe Sun.
The Numbers Behind the Win
The 2025 Amgen Irish Open boasted a $6 million purse, with McIlroy earning a $1.02 million winner’s share. His runner-up, Lagergren, pocketed around $660,000, while top finishers outside the top two also took home substantial six-figure sums The Golf News NetSIGolf MonthlyThe Sun. In Euros, McIlroy’s prize translated to approximately €873,464Go and Play.
2025 Irish Open Payout Highlights
| Position | Player | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rory McIlroy | $1,020,000 (~€873,464) |
| 2nd | Joakim Lagergren | ~$660,000 |
| T3rd | Rafa Cabrera Bello & Angel Hidalgo | ~$337,800 each |
| T5th | Adrien Saddier & Angel Ayora | ~$232,200 each |
| 15th | Shane Lowry | ~$81,120 |
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What’s Next?
McIlroy now sets his sights on the BMW PGA Championship and the much-anticipated Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, carrying the confidence and electric energy of a home victory — not to mention a career-defining season — into Europe’s team showdown.
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