Rory McIlroy makes heartening Facebook pledge to golf fan
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Rory McIlroy makes heartening Facebook pledge to golf fan

HE may sometimes divide opinion among Irish sports fans, but there can be no denying Rory McIlroy’s generosity towards those who do support him.

His Facebook fan Barry Edwards can testify, with the amateur golfer currently awaiting a new top-of-the-range club in the post courtesy of McIlroy following a public pledge.

See the below screen-grab from an online conversation between the Northern Irishman and Mr Edwards after his off-the-cuff request for a new driver.