McIlroy seeks to terminate contract with former agent

Superstar golfer Rory McIlroy is facing his biggest challenge to date — but in the courts, not on the course.

The two-time major winner is due to begin a High Court action in Dublin today in a bid to terminate the contract with his former agent.

Lawyers for McIlroy, 24, are expected to ask that his action against Horizon Sports Management is fast-tracked to the Commercial Court.