McDowell confirms Rory exit from Horizon

Graeme McDowell confirmed fellow US Open champion and close friend, Rory McIlroy is splitting from Horizon Sports Management and setting up his own management company.

McDowell revealed the break after advancing to the final 16 of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Bulgaria.

McIlroy’s departure from Horizon comes 11 months into a five-year contract and with the World No. 2 set to involve his family and close friends in managing his business affairs.