McIlroy confident of challenge

Rising Irish star Rory McIlroy believes he can be a contender for victory in the South African Airways Open starting at Pearl Valley today.

McIlroy confident of challenge
Thu, 13 Dec, 2007 - 09:06
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Rising Irish star Rory McIlroy believes he can be a contender for victory in the South African Airways Open starting at Pearl Valley today.

The 18-year-old former amateur world number one only turned pro in September this year but has already made his mark on the European Tour.

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