Golfer Rory Mcilroy Will Be The Next Sporting Icon

There once was a boy from Northern Ireland, who took the golfing world by storm

. It sounds like a fairytale and that is what the career of the worlds number one golfer, Rory McIlroy, has been thus far. The rise from a hugely promising youngster to a world star has been meteoric. The year of 2012 has been so good to Rory McIlroy that the clamber to get him to the 2016 Olympics has already begun in earnest. To be honest, he doesnt look much of a world icon with a bundle of curled black hair squeezed over the top of a mischievous smile, but he is and heres why:

Astonishing Natural ability

Nobody drives the ball with such power, grace and accuracy as Rory McIlroy. The natural talent of the man is remarkable at such a young age. Combine this with an old head on young shoulders and you have sporting superstar that cannot fail to be an unmitigated success.

Success so far points to a bright future

Rory was far and away the best golfer on the planet in 2012. He did not just win two Majors in the year; he absolutely thrashed the world class field on both occasions. In fact, if it was not for a monumental loss of form in the final round he would have even more majors to his name. It is tantamount to his prowess that his up and down year of 2012 has ended on such a high His success so far, combined with a great motivation and experienced team around him, points to a future of continued world beating.

A calm nature

Rory is a grounded Northern Irish man who loves his golf, simple as that. He has the experienced friendship of professionals, like Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke, to keep him settled and gracious. The proof of the pudding is in how calm and controlled he was after completing an historic victory in the US Open. He had just torn apart a field like nothing before him, but he didnt get ahead of himself. He stayed composed and went on to win another major later in the year.

Sponsorship

Since Rorys team announced that he would not sign a new deal with Titleist the equipment sponsor he has been tied to since he became a professional rumours have been rife. He looks set to sign a deal with Nike to join Tiger Woods in its stable. Now, if that doesnt cement him as a world sporting icon, then nothing will.

by: Christina Jones

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