McIlroy in no rush to crack America

Rory McIlroy has said that he is concentrating on Europe rather than America because he wants to avoid burn-out.

Wed, 20 May, 2009 - 12:59

Rory McIlroy has said that he is concentrating on Europe rather than America because he wants to avoid burn-out.

The 20-year-old’s rise up the world rankings this year entitled him to US Tour membership, but he has pledged his immediate future to his home circuit.

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