Form may be factor in McIlroy move

Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy’s poor form this season is behind the world number two’s decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.

McIlroy denied speculation at the Players Championship last week that he would create his own team with his father, close friends and associates, but McDowell confirmed the two-time major winner had decided on his second management change since October 2011.