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World number one Rory McIlroy has missed the cut of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, in what was a poor start to his golfing season.

Published: Tuesday, 15 January 2013

McGinley thrilled to lead Ryder Cup team

Dubliner Paul McGinley has said he's thrilled to have been chosen to lead Team Europe into their next Ryder Cup campaign at Gleneagles in Scotland in 2014.

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Published: Monday, 14 January 2013

McIlroy signs big money Nike deal

Holywood golfer Rory McIlroy is poised to become one of the biggest earners in sporting history, following confirmation of a multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Nike.

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Published: Monday, 14 January 2013

McIlroy backs McGinley to lead Europe

Rory McIlroy sees no need for Europe to turn back to Colin Montgomerie as captain for next year's match at Gleneagles.

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Published: Thursday, 10 January 2013

Rory Foundation to help NI children

World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has launched his charitable foundation by choosing to support the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children.

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Published: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Runkerry resort approval 'unreasonable'

Environment Minister Alex Attwood acted unreasonably and irrationally in granting planning permission for a new £100m golf resort near the Giant's Causeway, the High Court has heard.

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Published: Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Harrington on McIlroy Olympic dilemma

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington has given his view on Rory McIlroy's Olympics dilemma, saying that he has "massive sympathy" for the Holywood man.

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Published: Tuesday, 08 January 2013

McIlroy edges closer to £156m Nike deal

Rory McIlroy's five year sponsorship with Jumeirah Group will not be renewed, paving the way for a multi-million pound deal with Nike.

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Published: Monday, 24 December 2012

'I'm more than just a flag' - McIlroy

World number one Rory McIlroy has revealed that he is still undecided over what team he will choose when it comes to golfing at the Olympics in 2016, stating that he is "more than just a flag."

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Published: Wednesday, 19 December 2012

McIlroy targets more majors in 2013

World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has his sights on winning at least one more major next year - but he's also looking forward to competing at the Irish Open.

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Published: Wednesday, 19 December 2012

McIlroy ends 2012 in style

World number one Rory McIlroy has been named the European Tour golfer of the year, ending 2012 with the latest in a spectacular succession of wins.

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Published: Monday, 17 December 2012

No SPOTY nod for McIlroy as Wiggins wins

He may be number one in the world of golf, but Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has missed out on a Sports Personality of the Year award as cyclist Bradley Wiggins took the win.

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