Taking Rory to the next level

THE announcement that Rory McIlroy split from management company International Sports Management (ISM), headed by Chubby Chandler, will come as a surprise to many but others who have been following Rory’s meteoric rise through the pro ranks saw this one coming.

Regardless of what one’s own personal thoughts might be on the matter, McIlroy has made a profound statement about his future golfing intentions by moving away from what is probably “the most powerful management stable” in pro golf. So why has McIlroy moved over to Horizon Sports Management, headed by Conor Ridge, at this time?

While we are not privy to the exact details, Horizon is a smaller company that can offer greater attention to the fine details, such as Rory’s playing schedules and contractual negotiations and obligations around the world.