Rory McIlroy hails Trump’s golfing ability following encounter

Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy has described Donald Trump as a "decent player" after spending time on the course with the US president on Sunday in Florida. An image marking the meeting appeared on the Twitter feed of Clear Sports, with the message: "Big battle today at Trump International with Clear CEO Garry Singer @McIlroyRory @PaulONeillYES @realDonaldTrump Drain the putt..." But as this photo began to circulate widely online on Monday, a handful of McIlroy fans on Twitter voiced disappointment in the Co Down star for associating with the outspoken politician.

Best of 2016: Bizarre moments

... when a fan threw a ball with an earplug attached to it after Rory McIlroy had hit his tee shot. "It was sort of weird. That's never really happened to me before," McIlroy said. "So random. The guy tried to say it was a gift. I don't know why you ...