McIlroy ‘still close’ to old boss Chandler

RORY MCILROY says his shock split from manager Andrew “Chubby” Chandler was “a very difficult decision to make”.

McIlroy, who won his first major at the US Open in June, announced last month he was leaving Chandler’s International Sports Management (ISM) for Dublin-based Horizon.

“Chubby has been there for me since day one,” the 22-year-old said.