University of Ulster to honour McIlroy

US Open golf champion Rory McIlroy is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.

University of Ulster to honour McIlroy
Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 - 07:55

US Open golf champion Rory McIlroy is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will also receive the doctorates.

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