Peace talks for McIlroy and former agents

Mediation talks between Rory McIlroy and his former sports management agency over a disputed fees agreement will take place this week, the Commercial Court heard yesterday.

The world number one golfer is suing Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management Ltd, along with two other companies, Gurteen Ltd, with a registered address in Malta, and Dublin-based Canovan Management Services.

He claims a representation agreement signed by him in December 2011 is not valid, and unenforceable on grounds including undue influence.