Quote by Rory McIlroy
I wanted to make a point of basing myself at home, being close to

I wanted to make a point of basing myself at home, being close to my family. Ill never be able to repay Mum and Dad for what they did, but at least they know theyll never have to work another day. Ill do whatever it takes to look after them. – Rory McIlroy

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Since turning professional at 18, I have travelled the world playing the game that I love and consider myself a global player. As the World No.1 right now, I wish to be a positive role model and a sportsperson that people respect, and enjoy watching. – Rory McIlroy

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This is the great thing about Northern Ireland. I walk down the street and people stop me and say things like, I know you. Youre that wee golfer, arent you? I say, Yeah, thats me. They say, Keep it up, wee man. Its very funny and thats why I want to stay here as long as possible. – Rory McIlroy

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My dads a scratch golfer and Ive got the knack of seeing something and then replicating it. I saw my dad swing a club and I worked out how to do the same thing. My backswing and follow-through have been basically the same since I was two. – Rory McIlroy

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My mother told me Homer Ditto was not my father. Nope. Mom had had a fling with some other guy who was my dad. Some dude who didnt stick around too long who Mom was happy to get rid of. She chose Homer, and Homer chose me, so he lent me his name even though I didnt have his blood. – Beth Ditto

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