While only 20 years old, this golfer from Northern Ireland is ready for a breakthrough. He came into golf’s spotlight when he finished T42 and was the low amateur at 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie.
McElroy made his first appearance in a European Tour event a few days after turning sixteen, when he took part in the 2005 British Masters. He made the cut on the European Tour for the first time as a seventeen year old at the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic, where he had to forego prize money of over €7,600 due to his amateur status.
McElroy made his first appearance in a European Tour event a few days after turning sixteen, when he took part in the 2005 British Masters. He made the cut on the European Tour for the first time as a seventeen year old at the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic, where he had to forego prize money of over €7,600 due to his amateur status.
After finishing second in the UBS Hong Kong Open in November 2008, McIlroy attained his highest world ranking position of 50, making him the youngest ever player to make the top 50. He finished the 2008 calendar year at 39th in the world rankings after finishing joint 3rd in the South African Open. This earned him an invitation to US Master in April 2009, only 18 months after turning pro. His first professional win came when he won the Dubai Desert Classic on 1 February 2009; this win took him to 16th in the world rankings. Bla..bla bla..bla…
His career earning after 18 months turning pro? USD2,055,359.00
Hmmmm…. Let’s see where am I while I was 20 years old…..
Ahah!!! I remember that I am banging my head with my band mate singing “Perfect Stranger” from Deep purple. (I wish to become rock star those days!!!)
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we wont get to be where he is even at 90 lar.....hehehehe
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