The world’s number one golfer Rory McIlroy is to continue negotiations with his former agent in an attempt to avert a potentially long and bitter courtroom showdown over a multimillion euro contract dispute.

Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is set for a courtroom showdown today in a lawsuit against his former agent.

The world’s number one golfer is set for a courtroom showdown tomorrow in a lawsuit against his former agent.

Golf star Rory McIlroy signed a contract with his sports management company on the day of the firm’s Christmas party, court papers claim.

Golf star Rory McIlroy is to be hit with a counter claim when he takes legal action against his former sports agent, a court has been told.