McIlroy targeting Mickelson’s spot before chasing Tiger

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.

GThe 20-year-old Holywood sensation has escaped to Dubai where he will hit his first shots for five weeks with his sights firmly set on the men ahead of him in the world rankings.

“I’d like to try and get into the top five in the world this year because Mickelson and Woods are probably a little further ahead than the rest of the guys,” said McIlroy, who has taken out full membership of the PGA Tour this year.