Paul Dunne aiming to follow in McIlroy’s first steps to success

Paul Dunne is hoping history can repeat itself with the rookie pro looking to follow in the footsteps of Rory McIlroy by securing his European Tour card at this week’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Paul Dunne aiming to follow in McIlroy’s first steps to success
Thu, 01 Oct, 2015 - 01:00
Bernie McGuire, St Andrews

Eight years ago, a then 18-year-old McIlroy stood at the back of 18th green on the Old Course watching Scotland’s Paul Lawrie putt for birdie on the final day of the Dunhill-sponsored event.

“If Lawrie misses this putt that’s my Tour card,” said McIlroy at the time.

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