McIlroy is the 'real deal' - Ogilvy

Geoff Ogilvy has backed Rory McIlroy to continue rising through the world rankings after his impressive professional debut in the United States.

McIlroy is the 'real deal' - Ogilvy
Sun, 01 Mar, 2009 - 15:57

Geoff Ogilvy has backed Rory McIlroy to continue rising through the world rankings after his impressive professional debut in the United States.

Ogilvy defeated McIlroy in the quarter-finals of the WGC-Accenture Match Play on Saturday, the 19-year-old having earlier defeated Louis Oosthuizen, Hunter Mahan and Tim Clark.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

2026 PGA Championship - Preview Day Two Rory McIlroy abandons PGA Championship practice round due to toe injury
2026 PGA Championship - Preview Day Two Rory McIlroy was aware of Saudi's LIV exit plans in March
BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Day One - Wentworth Golf Club US PGA Championship: Tee times, TV details and everything you need to know
CourtsGolfHeathrowPlace: United StatesPlace: EnglandPlace: USPlace: DoralPerson: McIlroyPerson: OgilvyPerson: Geoff OgilvyPerson: Rory McIlroyPerson: Louis OosthuizenPerson: Hunter MahanPerson: Tim ClarkPerson: Alistair “Squirrel” MathesonPerson: AlastairPerson: Paul CaseyPerson: Ross FisherPerson: RoryPerson: CaseyPerson: Tiger WoodsPerson: TigerEvent: WGC-Accenture Match PlayEvent: US OpenEvent: Honda ClassicEvent: WGC-CA Championship
<p>Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are drawn in the same group for the first two rounds of the US PGA at Aronimink. Picture: PA</p>

McIlroy drawn with Rahm and Spieth in opening rounds of US PGA

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

IE Golf

 IElogo
LONGREADS

Ireland's Top 10 Hidden Gems

Ten of the best golf courses in Ireland that too few people know about.

Read Here

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited