Rory McIlroy: An Unauthorized Biography

By Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

Back in 1996, the world of golf began to evolve in the minds of Americans from a game of rich corporate executives and board retirees to something more palatable to a wider audience. Where Tiger Woods began to redraw the boundaries, young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy pushes it even further.

With a solid swing and casual smile, McIlroy grabbed the world of golf by the face when he won the 2011 US Open, then bumped himself up the rankings to No. 1 in the world. This book follows his journey from youthful beginnings and amateur status to his professional career.

Then, take a look at the man himself – his philosophies, his training, and his life off the course. Fans of golf young and old should take the time to look through this amazing story of advancing through ranks and breaking records with an unstoppable stride and determination.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Price World Publishing
• Release date: Mar 31, 2012
• ISBN: 9781619841178

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RORY MCILROY

An Unauthorized Biography

Copyright © 2012 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies

All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.

eISBN: 9781619841178

Table of Contents

Overview

From the Cradle to the Green

The 2005 Irish Close Championship

Going Pro

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

All Fun and Games

The Impossible Competitor – Your Own Expectations

Playing with the Crowd

If the Polo Fits

Around the World in 72 Holes

Getting Personal

Feeling at Home

Where Do You Go from the Top?

Overview

Back in 1996, the world of golf began to evolve in the minds of Americans from a game of rich corporate executives and board retirees to something more palatable to a wider audience. Where Tiger Woods began to redraw the boundaries, young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy pushes it even further.

With a solid swing and casual smile, McIlroy grabbed the world of golf by the face when he won the 2011 US Open, then bumped himself up the rankings to No. 1 in the world. This book follows his journey from youthful beginnings and amateur status to his professional career.

Then, take a look at the man himself – his philosophies, his training, and his life off the course. Fans of golf young and old should take the time to look through this amazing story of advancing through ranks and breaking records with an unstoppable stride and determination.

From the Cradle to the Green

Outside of classic folklore and music, whiskey and potatoes, Ireland is best known for its golf. But seemingly coming straight off the pages of a fairytale is one Rory McIlroy, first and only son of Gerry and Rosie. Born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland on May 4, 1989, Gerry took Rory under the wing of his favorite pastime at an early age. From the time he was eighteen months old, the two were hitting the green together. In fact, at only two years old, Rory hit his first forty-yard drive.

Begging his father to take him out to the course every day, Rory McIlroy's affinity