Rory McIlroy snaps at fan's caddie critique during Genesis Invitational meltdown: 'Shut the f--- up'

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Rory McIlroy’s finish at Torrey Pines over the weekend wasn’t going well, and when one fan criticized his caddie, it pushed the wrong button.

McIlroy fell down the leaderboard at the Genesis Invitational after some poor putting, leaving him T-17th for the tournament at 3-under when the final scorecard was signed. 

Well, one fan was heard yelling, "Blame your caddie," according to golf reporter Dan Rapoport. 

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Rory McIlroy stands on the first hole during the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines. (Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)

"Shut the f--- up," Rapoport said McIlroy retorted. 

The fan’s callout to McIlroy came after a missed 12-foot putt that went just past the hole on the right for a missed birdie. 

McIlroy’s caddie, Harry Diamond, has been with the PGA Tour star since 2017. Their relationship as childhood friends runs deeper. 

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The struggles for McIlroy on the green came on Saturday, as he finished last in shots gained for the day. And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday. 

Putting, though, has been a major sticking point for McIlroy since his disastrous meltdown at the 2024 U.S. Open, which Bryson DeChambeau ultimately won. 

McIlroy missed two short putts in the final round at Pinehurst No. 2, and those mistakes led to him missing out on his closest chance at his first major since 2014. 

Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines. (Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)

Naturally, Diamond was