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My mom and dad worked very hard to give me the best chance in - no

My mom and dad worked very hard to give me the best chance in – not just in golf but in life. You know, I was an only child, you know, my dad worked three jobs at one stage. My mom worked night shifts in a factory. – Rory McIlroy

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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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Home will always be Northern Ireland but my schedule means for the next few years I wont be there as much. I cant do the same things that I did a year ago. That is Im something conscious of, but Im not sad about it. Its fine. – Rory McIlroy

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If Im playing in the morning, Ill get some carbs early: porridge with chopped banana. If Im playing in the afternoon, Ill start with less carbs and have some eggs and fruit for breakfast, then a light lunch about 90 minutes before I play, so I dont feel sluggish or full. – Rory McIlroy

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