McIlroy to go it alone

Former world number one Rory McIlroy has confirmed he has left Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.

McIlroy denied speculation at the Players Championship in May that he would create his own team with his father, close friends and associates, only for his Ryder Cup partner Graeme McDowell to confirm a few days later that the two-time major winner had decided on his second management change since October 2011.