RORY McILROY will still visit a Dubai hospital later today despite an energy-charged performance in capturing the UBS Hong Kong Open.

GARY PLAYER last night admitted that Rory McIlroy is the most talented golfer he has seen.

Rory Mcllroy has landed in London after winning the US Open.

AS Rory Mcllroy’s memorable victory in the US Open at Congressional sparked celebrations north and south of the border, one sector of the island’s industry was cursing it’s luck as Irish bookies forked out over €3 million to patriotic punters who had backed the 22-year-old to win.

WORLD No 9 Rory McIlroy is already hatching plans to depose Phil Mickelson as the world’s second best player before dethroning Tiger Woods as golf’s top dog.

Rory McIlroy's indifferent run of form continued in the St Andrews Links Trophy at the Home of Golf.

Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy will have to watch the Euro 2004 qualifier against Spain on Saturday from the stand.