Last week it was announced
Rory McIlroy would be leaving Horizon Sports Management to set up his own company. Rory McIlroy Incorporated will now look after the Nike player’s business affairs, with his father, Gerry McIlroy on the board.
It has been a difficult year for the 24-year-old. After signing with Nike last November the Northern Irish player has struggled to adjust to his new equipment and has been unable to find the a-game that garnered him so much attention early in his golf career.
McIlroy confirmed the split through a statement on his official website.
“Rory McIlroy today confirmed he has terminated his contract with Horizon Sports Management and that the details of the termination are in the hands of a legal team led by A&L Goodbody in Dublin, Ireland.”
“The golfer's business interests will from now on be managed by Rory McIlroy Incorporated. CEO of RMI will be Donal Casey, an actuary by profession with many years of CEO experience.”
“The Rory Foundation for charity will be run by Barry Funston, a business leader and longtime friend of the McIlroy family. Both men will serve on the RMI Board, together with Gerry McIlroy [Rory's father].”
After failing to make the cut for the Tour Championship the former number one player in the world has been knocked back to 6th.
