I've always said the players don't build up rivalries themselves, people from the outside build up the rivalries. I just want to play good golf. I want to try and keep winning golf tournaments. Rory McIlroy buildgolfgood Change image and share on social
The next time I cry about golf it will only be with joy. It's not worth crying over golf for any other reason. After all, it's only a game. Rory McIlroy crygamegolf Change image and share on social
Going to the gym is great for your body, but it's also great for your mind. Rory McIlroy bodygreatgym Change image and share on social
Home will always be Northern Ireland but my schedule means for the next few years I won't be there as much. I can't do the same things that I did a year ago. That is I'm something conscious of, but I'm not sad about it. It's fine. Rory McIlroy agoconsciousfine share on social
I wanted to make a point of basing myself at home, being close to my family. I'll never be able to repay Mum and Dad for what they did, but at least they know they'll never have to work another day. I'll do whatever it takes to look after them. Rory McIlroy baseclosedad share on social
I've had support from all sides, from people who call themselves Irish, from Northern Irish, to the whole of the UK, to people in America, and it would be terrible for me to segregate myself from one of those groups that support me so much. Rory McIlroy americacallgroup share on social
I always got very excited about the Masters as a kid. I could hardly wait until the Wednesday when you'd get the BBC's preview. And I'd then be glued to the screen until Sunday night. Rory McIlroy bbcexciteglue Change image and share on social
Two years ago, of course, I was just a rookie and listened to everybody. In a way I am still a rookie. I'm only 23 and I'll be surrounded by great players who have played in a lot more Ryder Cups than myself. But the rankings say I am the best player at the moment and so that brings a responsibility. Rory McIlroy agobringcup share on social
I want to try to become the best golfer in the world. Rory McIlroy golferworld Change image and share on social
I receive huge support from Irish and British sports fans alike and it is greatly appreciated. Likewise I feel I have a great affinity with the American sports fans. I play most of my golf in the U.S. nowadays and I am incredibly proud to have won the U.S. Open and U.S. PGA Championship in the last two years. Rory McIlroy affinityalikeamerican share on social