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Rory - Major Breakthrough

Stephen Watson charts the story of Rory McIlroy's victory in this year's US Golf Open, which made him the youngest player in nearly nine decades to win the tournament.

With exclusive and unprecedented access to golf's new global superstar, 大象传媒 Northern Ireland tells the story of Rory McIlroy's year - from Masters meltdown, to triumph at the US Open. Rory's Glory looks at how he reacted to his Augusta nightmare, and provides a glimpse into the life of a 22-year-old sportsman whose career earnings are already in the millions of pounds.

Reporter Stephen Watson also accompanied Rory and his father Gerry on their emotional journey home to Northern Ireland with the US Open trophy.

50 minutes

Last on

Mon 18 Jul 2011 00:00

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Role Contributor
Producer Gary McCutcheon
Producer Stephen Watson
Reporter Stephen Watson

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