Rory McIlroy pops into the Ireland camp to give the lads a golf lesson

The players must be weary after yesterday's taxing match, but the draw of a golf lesson from the major champion was too good to resist.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015 - 13:42

Grainne McGuinness

Rory McIlroy swung by the Ireland rugby camp today, to take the players minds off their current

Master Class. @McIlroyRory popped in to see the lads this morning. pic.twitter.com/fMWq1VBNnD
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 12, 2015

The players must be weary in body and spirit after yesterday's taxing win over France, but the draw of a golf lesson from the major champion was too good to resist.

Chip Shot. Tips from @McIlroyRory for the lads #ShoulderToShoulder #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/knKo9d3fO6
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 12, 2015

Payne Stewart & @Ian_madigan obviously share the same tailor. #ShoulderToShoulder #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/JiVlkJGPBg
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 12, 2015

Irish rugby have since released a clip of what happened when

The Holywood golfer is the latest sports star to lend his support to the squad, a

Inspirational dinner guests @AP_McCoy @ShefflinHenry @soniaagrith @ClonesCyclone Niall Quinn #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/AIJUI7QyUZ
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 8, 2015

McIlroy was in the stands at the Millennium Stadium last night to see Joe Schmidt's men beat France 24-9 to top their World Cup pool and wished them the best of luck for therest of the campaign.

Some effort from the Irish boys today. What an atmosphere! Roll on the quarter finals 👍💪🏉🍀🍀🍀 pic.twitter.com/SB2rlFbQ8r
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) October 11, 2015

Thanks for having me. Best of luck for the rest of the tournament! #ShoulderToShoulder 🍀🍀🍀🍀 https://t.co/znHxzyBT5y
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) October 12, 2015

Earlier today McIlroy announced he will continue to host the Irish Open for the next three years on behalf of his foundation, with Dubai Duty Free also extending its sponsorship until 2018.

The prize fund for next year’s tournament at The K Club over May 19-22 will increase by 60 per cent, rising from €2.5million (£1.85m) to €4m (£2.96m).

Four-time major winner McIlroy, who missed the cut at Royal County Down earlier this year, said: “The Irish Open has always meant so much to me, so I am really excited to announce my commitment to host the tournament, on behalf of the Rory Foundation, for the next three years.

“I was delighted with the support I received, not only from the players who competed this year, but also from the fans who came along to the Irish Open at Royal County Down in May – they made it another sell-out tournament.

“I am sure The K Club – on the 10th anniversary as host of the 2006 Ryder Cup - will be an excellent venue for the 2016 Irish Open.”