Rory McIlroy at the 2004 U15 Faldo Series Final
HERSHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Nick Faldo with U15 boys winner Rory McIlroy pose during the 2004 Faldo Series Final, held at Burhill Golf Club on October 11, 2004 in Hersham, Surrey, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2005 Daily Telegraph Dunlop British Masters
COVENTRY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the third hole during the first round of The Daily Telegraph Dunlop British Masters at the Forest of Arden Golf Club on May 12, 2005 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2005 Nissan Irish Open
MAYNOOTH, IRELAND - MAY 19: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot into the 18th green during the first round of the Nissan Irish Open at Carton House Golf Club on May 19, 2005 in Maynooth, Ireland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2007 Amateur Championship
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland selects a club on the fourth hole during The Amateur Championship on June 19, 2007 at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Anne's, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2007 British Open
CARNOUSTIE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tosses his golf ball to the crowd on the 18th green after finishing with a one-over par 72 during the final round of The 136th Open Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2007 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2007 British Open
CARNOUSTIE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves during the presentation of his silver medal at The 136th Open Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2007 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2008 Omega European Masters
CRANS, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates holing a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the final round of the Omega European Masters at Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club on September 7, 2008 in Crans Montana, Switzerland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green with his father Gerry McIlroy and his mother Rosie McIlroy after winning the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy alongside Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, after winning the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic played on the Majlis Course on February 1, 2009 in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Rory McIlroy reacts to his winning putt at the 18th green to beat Hunter Mahan during the second round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain on February 26, 2009 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 Vivendi Trophy
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team celebrate after winning their matches during the final day singles matches between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Continental Europe at The Vivendi Trophy with Severiano Ballesteros at Saint - Nom - La Breteche golf course on September 27, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2009 Vivendi Trophy
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy (C), Chris Wood (L) and Ross Fisher of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team celebrate with champagne after winning the final day singles matches between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Continental Europe at The Vivendi Trophy with Severiano Ballesteros at Saint - Nom - La Breteche golf course on September 27, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates as he holes a birdie putt on the 18th green to secure victory during the final round of the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship at the Quail Hollow Club on May 2, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the winner's trophy after his four-stroke victory at the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship at the Quail Hollow Club on May 2, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 BMW PGA Championship
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with award and bottle of champagne for winning the European Tour Race to Dubai Golfer of the Month award for April during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Ryder Cup
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates holing a birdie putt on the 17th green during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Ryder Cup
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 03: Rory McIlroy (R) of Europe celebrates holing a putt with teammate Graeme McDowell to wiin their match on the 17th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Ryder Cup
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 03: Rory McIlroy (L) of Europe celebrates with teammate Graeme McDowell after winning their match on the 17th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Ryder Cup
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy celebrate on the balcony of the clubhouse following Europe's victory in the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2010 Ryder Cup
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: European Team members (L-R) Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell pose with the Ryder Cup following Europe's 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates making eagle from the fairway on the eighth hole during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green to win during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his eight-stroke with caddie J.P. Fitzgerald victory on the 18th green to win during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (R) celebrates his eight-stroke victory with his father Gerry McIlroy (L) on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy after winning the 2011 U.S. Open
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 22: US Open winning golfer Rory McIlroy celebrates with his trophy at Holywood Golf Club on June 22, 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 22 year old golfer has returned home to his native Northern Ireland and is giving press interviews and meeting with local supporters. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy after winning the 2011 U.S. Open
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 22: US Open winning golfer Rory McIlroy is showered with champagne by club members as he stands with his trophy at Holywood Golf Club on June 22, 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 22 year old golfer has returned home to his native Northern Ireland and is giving press interviews and meeting with local supporters. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 Omega Mission Hills World Cup
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Ireland celebrate together during the third days fourballs at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup at the Mission Hills' Blackstone Course on November 26, 2011 in Hainan Island, China. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 UBS Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after holeing out his bunker shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on December 4, 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 UBS Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after holeing out his bunker shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on December 4, 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 Dubai World Championship
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 08: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after holing a birdie putt on the 18th green during the first round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on December 8, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after winning the Honda Classic at PGA National on March 4, 2012 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after winning the Honda Classic at PGA National on March 4, 2012 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland joins his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark on the court and returns against Maria Sharapova of Russia during the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on March 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 13th greenduring the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot on the second hole during the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green during the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hugs his father Gerry McIlroy after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates a putt during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe waves to the gallery on the 17th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after Martin Kaymer holed the decisive putt on the 18th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe (L) and Tiger Woods of the USA greet each other on the 18th green after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy of Europe pose with the Ryder Cup after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy speaks with the media after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy celebrates after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles before he tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 3: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves his golf ball to the gallery on the 18th green after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 3: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the trophy after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the trophy after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 BMW Championship
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 15th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 BMW Championship
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 9: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his second shot to the 18th green during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 BMW Championship
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off of the green after he finished the final round at -20 to give him the win in the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 BMW Championship
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 9: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves his putter as he exits the 16th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 BMW Championship
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 9: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the J.K Wadley Trophy and BMW Trophy after his victory at the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 BMW Championship
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the J.K. Wadley Trophy after his victory at the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 DP World Tour Championship
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 25: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with the DP World Tour Championship and The Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green during the final roung of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 25, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2012 DP World Tour Championship
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with the DP World Tour Championship and The Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green during the final roung of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 25, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy unveiled as Nike golfer
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: Rory McIlroy is unveiled as a new Brand Ambassador for Nike at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel on January 14, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy unveiled as Nike golfer
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: A projection of Rory McIlroy on water, as he is unveiled as a new Brand Ambassador for Nike at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel on January 14, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2013 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: Tiger Woods of the USA (L) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland pose together during a photo call prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2013 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods of the USA interlock arms with cups of coffee and a coffee pourer during a photocall at The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2013 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy at the 2013 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 18: Tiger Woods of the USA and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 14th green during the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 21: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain on February 21, 2013 in Marana, Arizona. Round one play was suspended on February 20 due to inclimate weather and is scheduled to be continued today. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 01: World No. 1 and defending champion, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the course on the 18th hole, his nineth during the second round of the Honda Classic on March 1, 2013 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
