Nike legends aim to take down McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is bracing himself for heavy losses to Nike stablemates Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan over the next fortnight.

The Holywood ace, 23, made a stunning return to form after a nightmare run with a closing 65 and a share of eighth place behind Woods in the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral on Sunday.

But Tiger’s 76th tour title, his 17th WGC win and his second victory of the year means he is now breathing down McIlroy’s neck in the world rankings.