McIlroy's Euro Tour boost

RORY McILROY has quit the US Tour in a move that can only further enhance the current glowing stature of the European Tour.

McIlroy met with US Tour Commissioner, Tim Finchem last Sunday night in Shanghai to break the news he was turning his back after just one season competing Stateside, The 21-year old, and current World No 9 now joins World No 1, Lee Westwood and No 3, Martin Kaymer by electing to compete principally in Europe.

Now with the likes of McIlroy, Westwood and Kaymer turning their backs US Tour membership, and also with the Ryder Cup back in the trophy cabinet at Wentworth, the European Tour can lay claim to the strongest Tour in world golf.