Rory McIlroy: Rivalry with Jordan Spieth is ‘great for the game’

Rory McIlroy is hoping this year marks the proper start of a rivalry with current world number one Jordan Spieth.

Rory McIlroy: Rivalry with Jordan Spieth is ‘great for the game’
Wed, 20 Jan, 2016 - 10:26

Rory McIlroy is hoping this year marks the proper start of a rivalry with current world number one Jordan Spieth.

They'll play together at the Abu Dhabi Championship, which starts tomorrow.

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