You're always welcome to Mayo, Rory!

by Auld Stock

I HAVE never met Rory Mclroy, one of the best golfers on the planet.

In his early days in the golfing world he visited Castlebar and played a round of golf at the local links.

Tommy Joe Prendergast, Milebush, a handy golfer, was one of those who met Rory and he told me he was very impressed by the young man’s attitude, good manners and common sense.

Indeed Rory impressed all who greeted him at Castlebar Golf Club.

He was described by one golfer as a ‘caring young man.’

Rory still has that caring attitude.

A golfing group has been set up by millionaires, made up of oil barons, which has attracted some leading golfers to embrace their rich tentacles.

Not so Rory McIroy. He has firmly refused to join the group.

He told an RTÉ reporter he had no interest in becoming a member of the group.

‘I have no time for the manner in which the group runs its business and the way in which they are using greed to attract some of the top golfers.

‘I’ll stick with the organisation running golf in Europe, America and other countries,’ he said.

They were very impressive words from a very impressive young man.

Especially in an age when huge sums of money are part and parcel of many young sportspeople’s lives.

Rory McIlroy will always be welcome in Mayo.

He is more than an outstanding sportsman.

Rory is also a fine young gentleman.