Rory McIlroy's stellar year on the golf course gave his caddie Harry Diamond over two millions reasons to smile.
The Holywood star enjoyed one of the most consistent seasons to date to win both the FedEx Cup and the DP World Tour titles.
It was more vindication, among other things, for McIlroy's faith in his caddie and best friend, Diamond, after previous criticism from some quarters over Diamond's qualification for the role.