Advertisers tee up McIlroy

RORY McILROY’S US Open hasn’t just captivated the sporting public, the business world looks set to fall head over heels for the Holywood star.

Global brands are desperate for young talent to promote their wares and the young Northern Ireland golfer ticks all the right boxes for companies with big plans, and bigger cheque books.

Onside Sponsorship is a leading Irish specialist in sponsorship consulting and research services. The company’s Managing Director John Trainor predicts exiting times — off the course — for McIlroy.