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Rory McIlroy lands top Belfast Telegraph sports award
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
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Rory McIlroy was last night named the Belfast Telegraph Sports Star of the Year, sponsored by Magners, at a glittering awards ceremony at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast.
The 20-year-old, who begins this year’s campaign in Abu Dhabi this week, said winning a major was his top priority for the new season.
“Definitely a major is my main ambition,” he said.
“I put myself in position at the US PGA last year to win and finished third in the end and had another top ten at the US Open.
“I had a lot of good experiences at the majors last year and hopefully with Tiger out for a while I can seize the opportunity and take one before he gets back.”
McIlroy scooped last night's top award after winning his first European tour event, the Dubai Desert Classic, last year and for his three top 20 major finishes which helped propel him into the top ten in the world.
He saw off stiff competition from last year's winner, cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel, champion jump jockey Tony McCoy, and champion figure skater Jenna McCorkell.
“I'd like to thank the readers of the Belfast Telegraph and the judges for this award which means a lot to me,” he said.
In Video: Gary Grattan reports from the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards
Stephen Ferris was awarded the Player of the Year award last night, Niall McGinn won the George Best Breakthrough award, and Maeve Kyle was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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I am delighted that at last Maeve Kyle has been honoured for all her achievements and contribution to local athletics...no other person in N.Ireland has done as much to promote athletics here...she is an outstanding coachand has produced numerous N.I champions and International athletes...why not name a stadium after her..at least she practices what she preaches and not a show for the British Media.
Posted by Pat Devine | 19.01.10, 23:57 GMT
cut ur hair
Posted by jay | 19.01.10, 15:42 GMT
It's not the hairstyle causing the problem, it's wearing that damned silly baseball cap which makes him look like a real gump. It's a wonder someone does not tell him to have a "butcher's" in the mirror which wearing it !
Posted by Ulsterman | 19.01.10, 14:43 GMT
He has stuck the discarded hair from Ian Humphreys beard onto his bonce. Onya Rory!
Posted by A. Geezer | 19.01.10, 14:33 GMT
I am sure he is working up to getting a haircut any day now.
Posted by Richard | 19.01.10, 14:02 GMT
He's a funny looking fella. Reminds me of Gary Moore or a bag full of hammers.
Posted by John | 19.01.10, 09:57 GMT