Rory McIlroy , 18 , hails from Northern Ireland , where he rose through the junior golf ranks . McIlroy came back from disappointment at the Masters to win the next major championship . Some predict success for him , and he tells Piers that he will be the best ever . The Royal St. George 's course is `` quirky , '' Van Sickle said . Rory 's family made sacrifices , with dad bartending among his several jobs .
Rory McIlroy , 18 , hails from Northern Ireland , where he rose through the junior golf ranks . McIlroy came back from disappointment at the Masters to win the next major championship . Some predict success for him , and he tells Piers that he will be the best ever . Rory 's family made sacrifices , with dad bartending among his several jobs .