McIlroy following Pádraig’s path

RORY MCILROY can pull out the latest world rankings and claim the bragging rights over Pádraig Harrington.

But the 20-year-old Holywood sensation still looks up to the triple major-winning Dubliner as the perfect role model as he attempts to cast off the bridesmaid’s tag and become a multiple tournament winner.

Initially disappointed to finish only sixth in his defence of the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, McIlroy has skipped three places above Harrington to a career high of seventh in the latest world rankings.