PERSONAL
Recorded a 40-yard drive at age 2 and made his first ace at age 9.
Left school at age 16 to concentrate on amateur golf.
Cites Tiger Woods as his golf inspiration.
Website is rorymcilroy.com.
.Won the 2002 Ulster Boys Championship at age 13.
At age 16 became youngest player to win the Irish Amateur Closed Championship in 2005.