article_snippet.sent: A young Rory McIlroy is portrayed by an actor in the film as it charts his progress in the sport .
article_snippet.sent: Rory McIlroy played golf from a young age and always admired Tiger Woods as his grew up in Northern Ireland .
article_snippet.sent: Rory McIlroy grew up watching Tiger Woods and is now on his way to emulating his hero .
article_snippet.sent: Rory McIlroy revealed recently that his sent Tiger a letter saying his was 'coming to get' his .
article_snippet.sent: Rory's rise from child prodigy to the world's best - along with his fascination with Tiger Woods stellar career - has now been beautifully told in a new two-minute video created by their sponsors Nike.
article_snippet.sent: Entitled 'Ripple', the clip features a number of young actors portraying Rory McIlroy as a kid and into his teenage years - from hitting plastic balls around his parents' living room, to practising relentlessly in his hometown of Holywood, Northern Ireland.
article_snippet.sent: A common theme runs through a new two-minute video created by their sponsors Nike as McIlroy and his father keep a close eye on Tiger's progress on both the PGA Tour and at the major championships.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking about 'Ripple'', Rory McIlroy said: 'As a kid, I looked up to Tiger.
article_snippet.sent: When I first saw Rory McIlroy on TV, I remember being completely enamored by the energy Rory McIlroy brought to the sport.
article_snippet.sent: Fourteen years later at the 2000 PGA Championship, I got to play with and against Rory McIlroy – someone I looked up to.'
article_snippet.sent: It's been an incredible journey for Rory McIlroy, going from massive fan to competitor,' Rory McIlroy added. '
article_snippet.sent: To think that not too long ago I was that little boy watching Rory McIlroy on TV to where I am now. '
article_snippet.sent: I get to compete with and against Rory McIlroy, because Rory McIlroy inspired me as a kid and Rory McIlroy
article_snippet.sent: Rory McIlroy's the best player I've ever seen.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy looked up to Tiger Woods when Rory McIlroy was a child .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: New Nike advert shows portrays a young McIlroy's rise to the top .
  