Back in February of 2009,
Rory McIlroy had his first European Tour win at the tender age of 19. He was instantly ordained
The New Sensation, impressing everyone with his gutsy game and candid, casual style.
The win came at the Dubai Desert Classic and earned him a multitude of fans, in middle east and around the world.
Two years later the affable player from Northern Ireland has firmly established himself as one of the game's most promising
young guns, having now
won on on the PGA Tour, and made his way into the top ten in the world rankings. A few months ago he represented
Europe in the Ryder Cup. And he's had quite a
few Jagerbombs a bit of well-documented fun along the way... which I think is one of the things that make him so appealing. The youthful Ulsterman seems to have a remarkable ability to enjoy his downtime.
Right now, he's back in Dubai... scene of his breakthrough win... getting ready to take to the fairways of
Emirates Golf Club later this week, taking on the world's best golfers in the 22nd
Dubai Desert Classic. But...true to form... young Rory is finding time to fit some non-golf awesomeness into his schedule: A couple of days ago he fed sharks at the Dubai Aquarium and helped out with their
Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project. Later on... in keeping with the aquatic theme... he hit the funnels and slides at
Wild Wadi Water Park.
No question about it, the kid knows how to get the most out of life... on and off the golf course. Go Rory!
Photos by David Cannon/Getty Images Europe
He's my fave! He's seems so light-hearted.
ReplyDeleteHow is Dubai different from Las Vegas? it looks totally. The same.... I'm pretty sure Rory would love LV.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to see how much golf there is in Dubai. I knew it has become a center for business but had no idea it was a tourist destination.
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ReplyDeleteseems like a use-use situation
dubai spotlights its country to the rest of civilization
and
mcilroy gets paid appearance fees to look like he is on vacation
okay be me
frankD
ftlauderdale soFLA
"But...true to form... young Rory is finding time to fit some non-golf awesomeness into his schedule: A couple of days ago he fed sharks at the Dubai Aquarium and helped out with theirDubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project. Later on... in keeping with the aquatic theme... he hit the funnels and slides at Wild Wadi Water Park." ... And a bit later on: a canoe ride that was truly oarsome.
ReplyDeleteThat water-slide looks amazing - and Rory may be getting lost in the coverage the westwood, kaymer, woods pairing is getting.
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ReplyDeletewhat i'm surprised at is that his disability insurance carrier allows him to goof around like that
many a career went down the drain on a freaky twisted ankle or sprained wrist, (or an ernie els knee), however, real old-timers all served in the "big one" so i guess it all evens out somehow
michael jordan actually had a term in his K citing a "love of the game" clause that allowed him to play pick-up games in chicago parks eventhough he was knowingly risking the entire bulls franchise
anyway be well
frankD
ft lauderdale soFLA
Your cougar tendencies are showing..
ReplyDeleteIt used to be your 'curious' fascination with Cristie Kerr.
Now it's the little boys...Rory, Ricky, Ryo...
What are your dreams like?