Rory McIlroy mania puts The Open on historic path in £213m first for Northern Ireland
The nation of Northern Ireland has a lot to thank Rory McIlroy for.As one of only six golfers and the only European to have completed the career Grand Slam, McIlroy is arguably the country's greatest athlete in modern times.3McIlroy's Masters win had golf fans and regular punters glued to their screensCredit: GettyHe joined the exclusive club in the most dramatic of circumstances as he squeezed past Justin Rose in a play-off to win this year's Masters.Thanks to his exploits at Augusta, fans will hope McIlroy can deliver a similar performance on home soil at The Open in July.This year's iteration
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Rory McIlroy’s return to competitive golf following his Masters win will see him tee off alongside good friend and fellow Irishman Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The duo will return to the event as reigning champions, having beaten Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer to the title last year.McIlroy captured the hearts and minds of the sporting world at Augusta National when he just about got over the line to clinch his first-ever green jacket and secure the career slam. McIlroy had led for the majority of the final two rounds before a late stumble opened the
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It’s safe to say Rory McIlroy’s Masters win captured the imagination of not only the golfing world but the sporting one too. From the heartache of Thursday’s collapse to the joy of Sunday’s playoff win and everything in between, the 35-year-old finally completing the career slam will live long in the memories of many.Sky Sports registered record viewing figures for their channels throughout Masters Sunday, and while the figures were no doubt boosted by Premier League and Formula One action, it was McIlroy’s final round where a chunk of the attention was. Couple that with the stunning scenes around Augusta
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