Book description
Hard-hitting Rory McIlroy was always destined to become a professional
golfer from the moment he recorded a 40-yard drive aged just two. His
first hole in one came when he was nine and he played in his first
professional European tour event as a 16-year-old in 2005. His amazing
amateur career saw him conquer Ireland and Europe before topping the
World Amateur Rankings in 2007. But he really came to prominence with
his superb opening three-under-par 68 in the 2007 Open Championship at
Carnoustie. He went on to accept the Silver Medal as leading amateur.
Despite high expectations, Rory keeps a cool head on his young shoulders
and lets his golf do the talking. In 2008 he entered the elite of the
top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings and his maiden victory came
in the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic where he endured a nail-biting final
hole. His final breakthrough came when in June 2011 he won his first
major, the US Open at Congressional Country Club in Maryland, USA. Rory
finished on an amazing total of sixteen under par to seal his place
among the golfing greats. This is the fascinating story of one of golf's
most exciting young talents.

