Young talent a plus for golf: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes the influx of young talent into the game means the sport is set for an exciting future.

Young talent a plus for golf: McIlroy
Tue, 22 Feb, 2011 - 07:48

Rory McIlroy believes the influx of young talent into the game means the sport is set for an exciting future.

McIlroy is one of the leading figures of that youth movement, lying seventh in the world rankings with two professional titles to his name at the age of just 21.

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