Red-hot Rory McIlroy is gunning for his maiden European Tour win after scorching into contention with a six-under par 64 in the UBS Hong Kong Open.

Victory would catapult McIlroy, 19, into the world’s top 50 and next year’s Masters at Augusta. And he feel ready to finish the job after notching up a confidence-boosting five top-10s from his last seven starts.

Just two shots behind amateur rival Ollie Fisher (65), Oliver Wilson (66), South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen (62) and Chawalit Plaphol (66) of Thailand on six under, McIlroy said: “I played really nicely and I feel that I could have done a little better. I didn’t birdie any of the last five holes and I probably had four wedges in my hand and could have birdied a couple.
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Nick Faldo would love a second bite of the cherry as Ryder Cup captain and the chance to lead out star pupils like Rory McIlroy.

Europe’s defeated Ryder Cup skipper will play for the first time in 12 months when he tees it up alongside former Faldo Series graduate McIlroy and Irish World Cup pair Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley in this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Rory McIlroy can overtake Darren Clarke in the world rankings and take another step towards his US Masters dream in this week’s $2.5 million UBS Hong Kong Open.

The Holywood teenager, 19, jumped 17 places 63rd in the world thanks to his fourth place finish in the Barclays Singapore Open and is now just two places behind his mentor.

If he remains inside top 64 until February 23, McIlroy will tee it up in the Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. But he has his sights set on finishing the year inside the world’s top 50 and booking his ticket to Augusta National. Read More...

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Padraig Harrington was left cursing his luck as Jeev Milkha Singh snatched a one-stroke victory in the US$5 million Barclays Singapore Open. Final scores and earnings

In contrast to his Majors wins at Royal Birkdale and Oakland Hills, the Dubliner made two crucial mistakes coming down the stretch and was forced to settle for second place alongside Ernie Els in his final event of 2008 with Rory McIlroy tied for fourth.

The Irishman, 37, can look back on an incredible season following his wins in the Open and the US PGA this summer and will be voted European Tour Player of the Year for the second year in a row at a function in London next month.
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Padraig Harrington fired a five-under par 66 to storm into the clubhouse lead in the Barclays Singapore Open. Live scoring

The three-time Major winner had six birdies in a sensational third round effort, coming home in 31 to set the 54-hole target at four-under par.

Thailand's Chapchai Nirat holed a pitching wedge from 118 yards for an eagle at the par-four 11th to move to the top of the leaderboard on nine under par  and then parred the 12th before darkness brought the third round to an end.
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Rory McIlroy looks certain to join golf’s million euro club after scorching into contention for his maiden victory in the Barclays Singapore Open.

But the Holywood teenager, 19, is more interested in earning a priceless US Masters invite with a top finish in the weather-affected Asian Tour event.

Just two shots behind leaders Ernie Els and Simon Dyson on four-under par after a second round 68, McIlroy said: “It's a fantastic achievement and of course, it's a lot easier than it was a decade ago.
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Teen tycoon Rory McIlroy can take his career earnings beyond one million euro in this week’s Barclays Singapore Open.

But the Holywood idol, 19, is more interested in points than prize money as he continues his meteoric rise up the world rankings.

Up more than 150 spots this year to 80th in the world, McIlroy wants to clinch his place in the exclusive top-50 club by leaving Major winners like Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson trailing in his wake this week. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy came up short as Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal grabbed the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award.

Winner of the French Open, Larrazabal became the fourth Spaniard to receive the award following José Maria Olazábal in 1986, Sergio Garcia in 1999 and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño in 2005. Read More...

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It was more like Valhalla than Valderrama as Scandinavian heroes Soren Kjeldsen and Robert Karlsson celebrated their moments of glory with sighs of relief rather than throaty roars.

While the diminutive Dane Kjeldsen avenged last season’s play-off defeat by clinching an impressive two-stroke victory in the weather-ravaged final edition of the Volvo Masters, Karlsson rounded off a season of incredible consistency when he became the first Swede to lift the coveted Harry Vardon Trophy. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy is bursting with confidence as he guns for major money at Valderrama this week.

The Holywood teenager, 19, tees it up in his first Volvo Masters knowing that a top-three finish will secure his place in two of next year’s Majors and the WGC-CA Championship in Miami.

And he feels that he has the game to pull it off after grabbing his fourth top ten from his last five starts in Castellon last week.

Ranked 35th in the Order of Merit, McIlroy said: “It has been a great last couple of months. I have played really nicely and I will try and keep that up.
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Rory McIlroy has taken some pretty big strides in his first full season on the European Tour and if things go to plan at Valderrama he will be stepping out in many of next year’s major events in a natty pair of black suede shoes.

The 19-year-old from Holywood in Co Down has earned €666,835 so far this season and if he can clinch a top-three finish in the Volvo Masters, he will have done enough to don the flashy new range of spikes he has ordered for the 2009 campaign in the Open Championship, the US Open and two of golf’s lucrative World Golf Championship events.
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Rory McIlroy has become the youngest member of the world's top 100.

The Holywood teenager, 19, jumped 11 places to 91st in the latest World Rankings thanks to his fifth top-10 finish of the season in Portugal.

Still seeking his first tour win, McIlroy will make the world's top 50 and earn a place in all next year's Majors if he wins before the end of the year.
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Holywood hotshot Rory McIlroy has set his sight on Open glory at St Andrews in 2010.

The Ulster teenager, 19, believes he has a great chance of lifting the Claret Jug at the Home of Golf after finishing eighth in the Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday.

Up to 102nd in the world -  a rise of 130 places so far this year - he can't wait for the Open to return to St Andrews in 2010. Read More...

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Teenager Rory McIlroy will take inspiration from double Open champion Padraig Harrington as he attempts to win his first European Tour title in the Dunhill Links Championship.

McIlroy looked set to break his duck in the Omega European Masters at the start of last month, taking a four-shot lead into the final round only to eventually lose out to Jean-Francois Lucquin in a play-off.

But the 19-year-old from Northern Ireland is on course to have another chance this weekend after a hugely impressive second round of 69 at Carnoustie - where he finished leading amateur in the Open last year - left him just one shot off the lead.
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Padraig Harrington produced a brilliant finish to rescue his hopes of a third Dunhill Links Championship and his second Order of Merit title.


He was level par after 12 holes, good enough only for a share of 90th place but then birdied five of his last six holes to card a five-under-par 67, three off the lead held by Ryder Cup team-mate Soren Hansen and England's Ross Fisher. Read More...

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Manchester United mad Rory McIlroy will partner football legend Sir Bobby Charlton in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

And while Ulster teenager wasn’t born until 16 years after Charlton’s last game at Old Trafford, he’s learnt enough in his first year as a professional to become a Bobby dazzler this week.

The Holywood hotshot, 19, hit headlines around the world last term when he finished third at St Andrews to secure his tour card in just his second start as a pro.

Now McIlroy looks ready to go one better than his play-off defeat in last month’s European Masters and he can’t wait to lift that maiden title.
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Rory McIlroy has forked out 50 euro to take on Tiger Woods - in the world No 1’s new video game. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy hopes that buying a home in the desert will help him end his victory drought and stay fresh for the Race to Dubai.

The Holywood teenager, 19, is so thirsty for his first tour win that he has decided to set up a permanent base in the mega-rich emirate.

The Ulster hotshot, who is sponsored by hospitality group Jumeirah, wants to take advantage of the Dubai's top class golf facilities. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy jokingly “punished” himself for his Omega European Masters miss with a two-hour session in the gym. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy was a five-foot putt away from becoming the third youngest winner in European Tour history - and then saw it all go horribly wrong. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy believes that his struggles this season have made him a better player. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy has sacked his caddie after just 14 months in the job. Read More...

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Fed up Rory McIlroy has sent and SOS to golf’s putting doctor. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy wishes he could chill out like Rocco Mediate and take the "aggro" out of retaining his European Tour card. Read More...

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The Wales Open will resume tomorrow with a little-known Australian eyeing the main prize and with its star attraction nowhere to be seen. Read More...

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Manchester United fan Graeme McDowell doesn’t believe that Nick Faldo needs any hair-dryer support from the likes of Alex Ferguson when the European Ryder Cup team hunkers down in the team room at Valhalla in four months’ time. Read More...

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Manchester United fans Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell will pull out all the stops to watch tonight’s Champions League final. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy filled his boots after a closing 70 gave him his first top-ten finish of the season. Read More...

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Gary Murphy was the leading Irishman for the second time since Portmarnock in 2003 thanks to a superb final round 69.
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Cool kid Rory McIlroy is ready to set the Irish Open alight with a weekend title charge at Adare Manor. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy produced some ball-striking sparkle to lead the Irish charge at sun-splashed Adare Manor. Read More...

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New boy Rory McIlroy is hoping that a “kick up the backside” will catapult him to the top of the European Tour class. Read More...

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Man United mad Rory McIlroy skipped the Red Devils’ title clincher to prepare for an eight-week tournament run worth a massive €28 million. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy celebrated his 19th birthday by picking up €4,000 at The Crowns tournament in Japan. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy's hopes of celebrating his 19th birthday with his first tour win sank in the Land of the Rising Sun. Read More...

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Darren Clarke holed a monster 40-foot birdie putt at the 18th to win the BMW Asian Open and complete a fairytale return from the "black hole" of despair to the winner's circle. Read More...

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Damien McGrane came back to earth with a bump following his Volvo China Open win when double bogeyed his opening hole in the BWM Asian Open. Read More...

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The tale of the sorcerer’s apprentice begins as an old sorcerer departs his workshop, leaving his apprentice with chores to perform. The apprentice tires of fetching water to wash the floor and enchants a broomstick to do the work for him, using magic he does not yet fully understand. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy had a nightmare day on the greens as Gregory Bourdy smashed David Howell’s comeback dreams with a play-off win in the Estoril Portuguese Open. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy hopes he can rediscover the kind of form that helped him shoot a course record 61 at Royal Portrush less than three years ago when he attempts to bridge a six-shot gap on leader Gregory Bourdy and win his maiden European Tour title at the Estoril Portuguese Open. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy believes he can still contend for the Estoril Portuguese Open after signing off with an eagle three at sun-scorched Oitavos Dunes. Read More...

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Darren Clarke’s mood wasn’t quite as black as his outfit or the well-thumbed leather notebook where he’s been jotting down his golfing secrets for the past 15 years.
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Ulstermen Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy were fuming after poor finishes left them trailing in the Estoril Portuguese Open. Read More...

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Thomas Levet completed a dream comeback from a nightmare battle with vertigo to win the Open de Andalucia in a play-off with teenager Oliver Fisher. Read More...

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Defending champion Lee Westwood fired a six-under-par 66 to take a one stroke lead over Oliver Fisher, David Lynn and Thomas Levet entering the final round of the MAPFRE Open de Andalucía. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy ended the second day of the Andalucia Open on Friday five shots behind joint leaders, Swede Peter Hedblom and Australian Matthew Millar. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy got the fast start he has been seeking all season when he opened with a 68 in the Open de Andalucia near Marbella. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy needs to produce some serious wedge to get his European Tour career back on track. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy pointed to the big picture after missing his fifth cut from eight starts on the 2008 European Tour schedule. Read More...

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Graeme McDowell is bang on course to qualify for next week's CA-Championship in Miami after an opening 68 in the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy flashed a major warning to his Maybank Malaysian Open rivals by firing a hole-in-one en route to a nine-under par 63 in the Pro-Am. Read More...

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Rory McIlroy is tooled up and tuned up to make a winning breakthrough in Malaysia this week.
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Rory McIlroy hopes to cruise to his first European Tour win in Malaysia after taking a month's holiday.
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Tiger Woods had warm words for Rory McIlroy in his pre-tournament comments at The Emirates Club but unlike Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn, the 13-time major champion did not express any desire to be transfigured into the shape of an 18-year-old from Holywood, County Down.
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Tiger Woods has taken note of Rory McIlroy’s spectacular appearance on golf’s major stage, revealing that he was impressed by the 18-year-old’s performance in last year’s Open Championship at Carnoustie, where he was outscored by the teenager in the first round.
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Tiger Woods has become the latest member of the Rory McIlroy fan club.
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Rory McIlroy’s global fame has reached such proportions that his name is on the lips of every golfing aficionado from Tipperary to Timbuktu. But anyone who had forgotten that the Holywood lad is still just 18, was quickly reminded of that fact by the mischievous Lee Westwood in Dubai yesterday.
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Rory McIlroy plans to play his way into a dream pairing with Tiger Woods after failing to land a plum draw with the world number one for the first two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Henrik Stenson reckons Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington can step up and challenge Tiger Woods for golfing supremacy
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Rory McIlroy has set his heart on a weekend showdown with Tiger Woods in Dubai.
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Rory McIlroy will have a "real gem" on his bag in the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Ernie Els is a huge admirer of Rory McIlroy, who was described in print by European Tour boss George O'Grady at the weekend as a potential "Irish Tiger Woods."
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Ernie Els will be keeping one eye on the Tiger Woods and another on teen star Rory McIlroy in Dubai this week.
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Graeme McDowell scrambled his way to a one under par 71 to lead the Irish challenge at the halfway stage of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters. Read More...

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Holywood hotshot Rory McIlroy will make his professional debut in Japan in May.
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Rory McIlroy will take another giant step towards global fame and fortune when he tees it up in The Crowns tournament on the Japan Golf Tour in May. Read More...

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As Germany's Martin Kaymer took a giant step towards superstardom with a four-stroke, wire-to-wire victory in the Abu Dhabi Championship, Ireland's Paul McGinley was far from satisfied with his first top-10 finish for 15 months
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Painful memories of the 2002 US PGA Championship came back to haunt Padraig Harrington as he required on-course treatment on his neck to get through the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship. Read More...

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Padraig Harrington will be looking over his shoulder for "cool" kid Rory McIlroy when he makes his 2008 debut in Abu Dhabi this week.
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Jim Furyk hopes Rory McIlroy makes next year’s Ryder Cup - so Europe lose! Read More...

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Ryder Cup veteran Colin Montgomerie is convinced that Rory McIlroy’s youthful enthusiasm and golfing fearlessness would be a huge asset to Europe’s bid to win a fourth successive Ryder Cup at Valhalla in Kentucky next September.
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Colin Montgomerie believes “fearless” Rory McIlroy can be Europe’s secret weapon in next year’s Ryder Cup in Kentucky.
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Rory McIlroy played second fiddle to an old rival as Aaron Baddeley won the Australian Masters in a four-hole play-off.
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Wizard of Oz Rory McIlroy roared into a share of third in the Australian Masters.
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Rules whizz Rory McIlroy left his Aussie playing partners red-faced at the Mastercard Masters in Melbourne.
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Rory McIlroy has vowed to bounce back from his first missed cut as a pro with a top show in Australia.
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Re-charged Graeme McDowell surged into contention at the Hong Kong Open as Rory McIlroy missed his first cut as a pro.
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Rory McIlroy failed to take advantage of a sensational start to the UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Rory McIlroy has revealed that he turned down TWO invites from Tiger Woods to concentrate on making the Ryder Cup team.
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Hot property Rory McIlroy has turned down an invite to play for Tiger Woods in the US next year.
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Rory McIlroy can impress Ryder Cup skipper Nick Faldo in this week's Hong Kong Open.
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Rory McIlroy is totally convinced that he will win majors some day.
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Christy O'Connor Jnr believes Holywood sensation Rory McIlroy will become a golfing artist - just like Seve.
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Frustrated Rory McIlroy admitted he was mentally “frazzled” as he was left making up the numbers in the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura
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A frustrated Rory McIlroy discovered just how cut-throat the European Tour can be as he finished a challenging ten shots off the lead after the first round of the Portugal Masters on the sunny Algarve.
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Showman Rory McIlroy has vowed not to cage his attacking instincts as he chases his Valderrama dream in the Portugal Masters.
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Rory McIlroy's blistering start to his career has inspired grizzled veteran Gary Murphy to believe that dreams really can come true.
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Rip roaring Rory McIlroy just can't believe how easily he's made the transition from top amateur to the hottest golf property on the planet.
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Red-hot Rory McIlroy failed to grab his first tour win at the Madrid Open as Dane Mads Vibe-Hastrup broke his duck.
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Teenager Rory McIlroy moved through the gears in the Madrid Open Valle Romano and set his sights on the title. Read More...

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Rookie sensation Rory McIlroy went right off his greens as the putts failed to drop in the Madrid Open.
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Rory McIlroy could smash Sergio Garcia's record and become the youngest ever Ryder Cup player next year.
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Rory McIlroy jumped 572 places to 308th in the world rankings - the same day that pal Darren Clarke crashed out of the world's top 200. Read More...

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Instant star Rory McIlroy can't wait to smash even more records on his way to the top of world golf.
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With the flair of a young Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy became the youngest winner of a European Tour card thanks to his stunning third place finish in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.
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Rookie Rory McIlroy produced a spectacular finish at St Andrews to boost his hopes of a massive pay day in the €3.5 million Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Read More...

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Top trio Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Graeme McDowell have just one piece of advice for rookie pro Rory McIlroy: Don’t go changing.
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Rory McIlroy will say ‘Hello' to the world of professional golf at a news conference at The Belfry today.
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Rory McIlroy cruised through the first stage of the European Tour Qualifying School - but not without a fright.
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Rory McIlroy is just one round away from cruising into the second stage of the European Tour Qualifying School.
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Rory McIlroy added five under par 67 to his opening 70 in the first stage of the Qualifying School (Section A) at the Oxfordshire to remain on course for his European Tour card .
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Rory McIlroy blasted a two under par 70 at the first stage of the Qualifying School and roared: I'm bang on course for my card.
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Rory McIlroy knows he must control his volcanic personality if he is to make it as a pro.
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Rory McIlroy inspired Great Britain and Ireland to an incredible final afternoon fightback in the Walker Cup.
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Rory McIlroy bowed out of the amateur game by launching a scathing attack on American Billy Horschel.
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Rory McIlroy bid farewell to the amateur game by launching an unmerciful attack on American star Billy Horschel as the United States beat Britain and Ireland 12 1/2 - 11 1/2 at Royal County Down.
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Great Britain and Ireland staged a late singles comeback as Rory McIlroy failed to spark on the opening day of the Walker Cup at Royal County Down.
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Rory McIlroy can inspire his team mates to singles glory at Royal County Down.
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Walker Cup 2007 - The teams
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Rory McIlroy can't wait to suffer the stomach-churning pressure of the Walker Cup at Royal County Down today.
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Rory McIlroy is determined to whip the crowd into a frenzy and inspire his GB&I team mates to singles glory this afternoon.
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Rory McIlroy is buzzing with energy and looking forward to an electric Walker Cup on his home patch.
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Rory McIlroy faces the biggest occasion of his young golfing life at Royal County Down this weekend.
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Rory McIlroy has backed Darren Clarke to battle his way back to the summit of world golf.
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US star Arron Oberholser reckons Rory McIlroy will dominate the Ryder Cup for years to come.
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Rory McIlroy factfile

Born 4 May 1989 (18 years old)
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Darren Clarke believes Rory McIlroy can match Tiger Woods and become a major winner.
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Rory McIlroy fired a seven-iron to eight feet at the 18th, rolled home the putt and tossed his ball into the grandstand like a veteran.
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Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy plan to shake up the Open and grab Carnoustie by the throat over the weekend.
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Darren Clarke crashed out of the Open with a horror finish as Rory McIlroy became Ireland's first Silver Medallist for 49 years.
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