McIlroy’s second act
In the space of a year, Rory McIlroy has reinvented himself, splitting from his management team, signing lucrative new deals and heading for the grand slam. Meet McIlroy 2.0, writes Brian Keogh.
Rory McIlroy is moving relentlessly towards becoming Europe’s first billion-dollar sportsman, but while the money is a status symbol and a sign of his success, it’s also a vehicle that will allow him to become something that money can’t buy – a legend.
Being photoshopped onto a specially commissioned illustration of Michelangelo’s David, green kilt included, for the cover of Golf Digest’s ...