Rory got one he really wanted

Rory McIlroy insists he will not become obsessed by his quest to become world number one.

Rory got one he really wanted
Tue, 28 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Brian Keogh, Tucson

The Ulsterman missed a big chance to take over from Luke Donald at the top of the rankings when he lost 2&1 to Hunter Mahan in the WGC-Accenture Match Play final in Tucson on Sunday night.

It almost mattered more to the US Open champion that he crushed Lee Westwood 3&1 in the semi-finals to set up a shot at the top prize.

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