Junior: Rory can win 10

Christy O’Connor Jnr is backing world No 1 Rory McIlroy to win at least 10 major titles.

But the Galway legend wonders if the 23-year old Holywood hotshot will have hunger and competitive desire to chase down Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major victories.

Speaking at the launch of his autobiography, “Christy — From Rough to Fair Ways”, the 1989 Ryder Cup hero said: “If he minds himself, I think Rory could win 10-plus, after that, who knows?