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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the pro-am event prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 19, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross...
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 20, 2011 in Abu Dhabi,...
Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: Martin Kaymer of Germany (R) and Rory McIlroy of Ireland (C) chat as they walk off the first tee during the final round of the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on...
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 07: Rory McIlroy carefully holding a critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle from the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project at Burj Al Arab managed by Jumeirah, as a preview for the 2011 Omega Dubai desert...
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 07: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tries the new rides 'Burj Surge' and 'Tantrum Alley' at the Jumeirah Wild Wadi Waterpark, as a preview for the 2011 Omega Dubai Desert Classic to be held on the Majilis...
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays from the scrub on the par four 13th hole during the third round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 12, 2011...
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MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Rory McIlory of Northern Ireland looks on during the first round of the Accenture Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on February 23, 2011 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) ***...
Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 05: Lee Westwood of England (L) walks alongside Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland down a fairway during a practice round prior to the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia....
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 07: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald on the fourth tee during the first round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by...
Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: (L-R) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Rickie Fowler walk together on the ninth hole during the second round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by...
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his second shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie...
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the 2011 Masters Tournament on April 10, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption...
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waits to plays a shot on the tenth hole as his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald looks on during the final round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2011 in...
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the press during a practice round ahead of the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club on April 13, 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian...
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - APRIL 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland passes the time playing ten pin bowling as rain suspends play during day three of the Maybank Malaysian Open at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club on April 16, 2011 in Kuala Lumpur,...
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the par three 12th hole during the third round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images for...
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CASARES, SPAIN - MAY 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the driving range during a practice session for the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesin on May 17, 2011 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy and Holly Sweeney
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Holly Sweeney arrive for the European Tour Players Awards Dinner at the Heathrow Sofitel Hotel on May 24, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Matteo Manassero and Rory McIlroy
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland chats with Matteo Manassero of Italy (L) during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club on May 27, 2011 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross...
Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 16: Phil Mickelson (R) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk up the 11th fairway during the first round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 16, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches a shot from the rough on the sixth 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...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates making eagle from the fairway on the eighth hole as Dustin Johnson's caddie Joe LaCava looks on during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on...
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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...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: The main leaderboard shows Rory McIlroy's score of 13 under par 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)
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland takes a drop at the edge of the water on the 18th hole as his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald looks on during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates a birdie putt on the fifth green during the third round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 18, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 18: A standard shows the scores in relation to par of Rory McIlroy and Y.E. Yang during the third round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 18, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (C) waits on the practice ground with his manager Andrew 'Chubby' Chandler (R) and his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald (L) during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to hitting the ball picker on the practice ground during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob...
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the 18th green with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob...
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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 Andrew Redington/Getty...
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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....
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BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy for photographers 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....
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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...
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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 Gold Club on June 22, 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 22 year old golfer has...
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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...
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SANDWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts during the second practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 12, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011. (Photo by Ross...
Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler
SANDWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Rickie Fowler (R) of the United States waits with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 4th hole during the first round of The 140th Open Championship at Royal St George's on July 14, 2011 in Sandwich, England....
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SANDWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waits with his caddy, J.P Fitzgerald during the third round of The 140th Open Championship at Royal St George's on July 16, 2011 in Sandwich, England. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty...
Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke
KILLARNEY, IRELAND - JULY 27: Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland hold the US OPen and British Open Trophies as the pose for a photograph by the lake during the pro - am prior to the start of the Discover Ireland Irish Open at the...
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AKRON, OH - AUGUST 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks to the media after a practice round for the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club on August 3, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty...
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AKRON, OH - AUGUST 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses for a portrait prior to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club on August 3, 2011 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland signs autographs for fans during a practice round prior to the start of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 9, 2011 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Mike...
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media at a press conference during a practice round prior to the start of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 10, 2011 in Johns Creek,...
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland grimaces in pain after hitting a tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 11, 2011 in Johns Creek, Georgia....
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland ices his wrist on the fourth hole as his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald looks on during the first round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 11, 2011 in Johns...
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland ices his wrist during the first round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 11, 2011 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays an approach shot from the rough on the third hole during the first round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 11, 2011 in Johns Creek, Georgia....
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 11: A member of the medical staff examines the right wrist of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the first round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 11, 2011 in Johns Creek, Georgia....
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JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks across a green during the first round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 11, 2011 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy
JOHNS CREEK, GA - AUGUST 12: Darren Clarke (L) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland examine McIlroy's arm on the 11th hole during the second round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club on August 12, 2011 in Johns Creek,...
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MASON, OH - AUGUST 17: Professional golfer Rory McIlroy watches Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark play Christina McHale during the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2011 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew...
Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy
NEW HAVEN, CT - AUGUST 27: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and Rory McIlroy appear on the EPSN Game Day desk with Cliff Drysdale and Mary Joe Fernandez after her win over Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic during the final of the New Haven Open...
Charl Schwartzel, Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Keegan Bradley
SOUTHAMPTON, BERMUDA - OCTOBER 18: Charl Schwartzel of South Africa, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland,Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland and Keegan Bradley of the USA with the PGA Grand Slam of Golf trophy before the first round of the PGA Grand...
Rory McIlroy and Chubby Chandler
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) waits on the pratice ground near his former manager Andrew 'Chubby' Chandler, Managing Director of ISM, during practice prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan...
Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Lee Westwood of England and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland take part in a traditional Chinese Dragon dance at the Peninsula Hotel to herald the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China. on November...
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SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Lee Westwood of England, Adam Scott of Australia, Francesco Molinari of Italy, Keegan Bradley of the USA and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland take part in a traditional Chinese Dragon dance at the Peninsula...
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) poses alongside his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the Welcome Reception at the Waitanyuan prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions on November 1, 2011 in...
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark attend the pro-am party prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 2, 2011 in...
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark attend the pro-am party prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 2, 2011 in...
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 02: Tennis great Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (R) waits to hit a golf ball as her boyfriend Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on during the pro-am party prior to the start of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan...
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 05: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks with his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki after the third round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 5, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Scott...
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Ireland ponder a shot during practice for the Omega Mission Hills World Cup at the Mission Hills' Blackstone Course on November 23, 2011 in Hainan Island, China. (Photo by...
Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24: Rory McIlroy (R) and Graeme McDowell (L) of Ireland look down the 10th hole during the first days fourballs at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup at the Mission Hills' Blackstone Course on November 24, 2011 in...
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HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland greets father christmas during the pro - am for the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 30, 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter
HONG KONG - DECEMBER 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Ian Poulter of England share a joke during the first round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on December 1, 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stuart...
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds the trophy after winning 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)
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland greets fans after winning 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)
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HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland recieves a bottle of champagne after winning 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) *** Local...
