Rory McIlroy

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (L) and team mate Graeme McDowell (R) celebrate their pairing during the opening ceremony at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on September 30, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup between US and Europe begins on October 1, 2010.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy applauds the crowd as he crosses a bridge on the 5th durng the opening round of fourballs on the first day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 1, 2010.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates after he and Europe Ryder Cup player Graeme McDowell beat US Ryder Cup players Zach Johnson and Hunter Mahan in the second session of Foursomes on the third day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 3, 2010.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a fairway shot during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot as he chips onto the green during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot as he tees off during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to his putt during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off during the final day of the UBS Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 21, 2010. Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter won the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open on November 21.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (L) and team mate Graeme McDowell (R) celebrate their pairing during the opening ceremony at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on September 30, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup between US and Europe begins on October 1, 2010.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland puts his hat back on as he and Tiger Woods of USA walk off the 18th green after finishing the second round, December 3, 2010 at the 2010 Chevron World Challenge at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (L) applauds on the 18th green as US Ryder Cup player Stewart Cink (R) looks on during the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates a birdie in the fog on the 1st green as he plays against US Ryder Cup player Stewart Cink in Session 4 Singles on the final day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 4, 2010.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland contemplates a putt as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his ball as it lands on the green during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the green during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (centre L) and team mate Graeme McDowell (centre R) celebrate their pairing during the opening ceremony at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on September 30, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup between US and Europe begins on October 1, 2010.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Rory Mcilroy (bottom R) of Ireland takes a shot from the rough during the first day of competition in the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 4, 2010. Mcilroy completed the first round with a one-under-71.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland makes a putt as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland gestures following a putt as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy (L) of Northern Ireland catches a ball as he squats on the green during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a ball down the fairway during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the green during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland puts his hat back on as he and Tiger Woods of USA walk off the 18th green after finishing the second round, December 3, 2010 at the 2010 Chevron World Challenge at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (R) poses for pictures with team captain Colin Montgomerie during a photo session at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, on September 29, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the US will take place from October 1-3.

Rory McIlroy (L) of Northern Ireland gestures after scoring an eagle on the ninth hole during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his ball as it lands on the green during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt with partner Graeme Mcdowell after McIlroy's putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy tees off the 17th during the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (Front L) shakes hands with US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin (Front R) as US Ryder Cup players Matt Kuchar (Back R) and Stewart Cink (Back L) look on at the 18th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 16th green as he plays against US Ryder Cup player Stewart Cink in the Session 4 Singles games on the final day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 4, 2010.

Rory McIlroy (L) of Northern Ireland celebrates with his caddie after scoring an eagle on the ninth hole during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (centre L) and team mate Graeme McDowell (centre R) celebrate their pairing during the opening ceremony at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on September 30, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup between US and Europe begins on October 1, 2010.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Rory McIlroy (centre R) of Northern Ireland, and Ian Poulter (centre L) of England celebrate their respective plays on the ninth hole during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot as he tees off during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to his putt during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy celebrates his putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a fairway shot during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy (L) of Northern Ireland catches a ball as he squats on the green during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a ball down the fairway during the third day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 20, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.

Europe Ryder Cup players Rory McIlroy (R) and Graeme McDowell celebrate after McIlroy's putt on the 17th green on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010. The opening round of fourballs continued Saturday after a rain delay Friday.

Europe Ryder Cup players Rory McIlroy (L) and Graeme McDowell celebrate after McDowell's putt on the 15th green during the second session of Foursomes on the third day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 3, 2010.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland proudly presents the Beef Wellington dish that he prepared and cooked at MJ's Steakhouse, Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah on November 22, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is fitted for his chef's hat by Mary McLaughlin the Global Director of Sponsorship for The Jumeirah Group before making his way to the kitchen to prepare and cook a Beef Wellington dish at MJ's Steakhouse, Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah on November 22, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Europe Ryder Cup players Rory McIlroy (R) and Graeme McDowell celebrate after McIlroy's putt on the 17th green during the opening session of Fourballs on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010.

Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy gestures as he plays on the 17th green during the opening round of Foursomes on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition between US and Europe at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 2, 2010.