Rory McIlroy BIGS UP golf chances of Tiger's son Charlie ahead of The Match
Rory McIlroy says he was flattered to hear Tiger Woods' advice to Charlie Woods as he spoke at a news conference ahead of The Match.
Rory McIlroy says he is excited to see how far Tiger Woods' son Charlie Woods can go in the game ahead of The Match.
McIlroy - who cracked up a television host earlier in the week with some sage advice - said Charlie "is a great kid" and he was flattered his father Tiger told him to swing like the Northern Irishman.
Woods will team up with World No.1 McIlroy to face Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in the latest iteration of The Match at Pelican Golf Club on 10 December.
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It will be the first time we have seen Woods play golf since his tearful appearance at the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.
He was due to return at the Hero World Challenge - the tournament he hosts on the PGA Tour - but developed plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
It is a condition which causes inflammation and pain in the right foot.
Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Woods told the media: "I can tell you one thing. I have the No. 1 player on my team, so I'm good."
Asked for an injury update, Woods said:
McIlroy said if Woods can get the ball out in the fairway then the duo will stand a great chance of beating Spieth and Thomas, who are also making their first appearances in the franchise.
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The Match will be a best-ball format.
McIlroy added:
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Asked for a response about Woods' advice to Charlie, McIlroy added:
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