Simon Lewis: Inside Golf

McIlroy turns to dad for masterclass

Tue, 27 Jan, 2015 - 00:00

Simon Lewis

Rory McIlroy will enlist the help of his father ahead of the Masters by making him a practice round playing partner at Augusta National.

Gerry McIlroy has been to the Masters, the opening major of the season, ever since son Rory made his debut on the Georgia golfing gem in 2009, when he finished tied for 20th.

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