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Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy (born 4 May 1989) is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland. He has represented Ireland as both an amateur and a professional. He had a successful amateur career, topping the World Amateur Golf Ranking for one week as a 17-year-old in 2007. Later that year he turned professional and soon established himself on the European Tour. He had his first win on the European Tour in 2009, and on the PGA Tour in 2010. He has featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings and represented Europe in the Ryder Cup.

Articles About Rory McIlroy

Pondering Sawgrass: Tiger Woods
Woods Reveals Sawgrass Struggles

By Golf365

World number one Tiger Woods is hopeful that his experience at TPC Sawgrass will help him win a second Players Championship title. (May 09)

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Rory McIlory: Which way will he opt?
Rory in No Rush Over Rio Decision

By Golf365

Rory McIlroy insists he will take his time over whether or not he should represent Ireland or Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics. (May 07)

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy Likely To Represent Ireland Instead Of Team GB At Rio 2016

By IBTimes UK

Rory McIlroy may have to represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, after a Royal & Ancient Golf Club chief indicated the decision may now be taken out of his hands. (Apr 24)

McIlroy Rues 'Silly Mistakes'

By Industry Leaders Magazine

World number two Rory McIlroy was left wondering what might have been after carding four bogeys on the back nine to finish the first round of the Masters on even par 72. (Apr 14)

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Jason Day
Masters 2013: Day Capitalises on Woods' Trials

By IBTimes UK

Australian Jason Day moved into the outright lead at the 77th Masters after a second round 68 left him six-under at Augusta. (Apr 13)

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Sergio Garcia
Masters 2013: Leishman and Garcia Set the Pace as Woods Prowls

By IBTimes UK

Marc Leishman and Sergio Garcia lead at six-under after day one at the Augusta Masters (Apr 12)

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Tiger Woods
Masters 2013: Nicklaus Backs Woods To Break his Major Record

By IBTimes UK

Jack Nicklaus has tipped Tiger Woods to eclipse his record of 18 major titles as the current world number one looks to win number 15 at Augusta. (Apr 10)

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Luke Donald
Augusta Masters 2013: Woods and McIlroy Lead Green Jacket Charge, Where to Watch Live

By IBTimes UK

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the favourites to win the 2013 Augusta Masters gold tournament. Find out where and how to watch all four rounds live in the UK (Apr 10)

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Martin Laird: Third PGA Tour title
McIlroy Falls Just Short

By Golf365

World number two Rory McIlroy put in a much-improved showing at the Texas Open, but he couldn't stop Martin Laird from recording a two-shot victory. (Apr 08)

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
Woods Inspires McIlroy Amid World No.1 Tussle

By IBTimes UK

Tiger Woods tells Rory McIlroy to reclaim the World No.1 spot at this week's Houston Open (Mar 28)

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