Rory McIlory: The US Open Champion Eyeing a Return to the PGA Tour in 2012?

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Published: August 4, 2011

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Although most of the golfing world media has been focused on the return of Tiger Woods to the links. Rory McIlroy has stirred the media pot recently by suggesting he may take back up his PGA Tour card for the 2012 season.

The Northern Irishman went on record recently saying he did not like playing in such bad weather as they had this year at The Open Championship at Royal St. George's.

A statement that struck many as very odd, as he grew up playing in weather such as that from a young age not far off the coast of the Irish Sea.

McIlory, never one to hold his opinion back, has said he was not only considering re-joining the PGA Tour next season but has been looking at homes near the Palm Beach Florida area.

Not such a surprise considering the agency that represents him, ISM, has offices in West Palm Beach.

A move like this would give the PGA Tour a pretty good boost, as McIlory is not only the current US Open champion but is also one of, if not the brightest young star the game has to offer right now.

And of course, he is quite comfortable in the United States.

"I feel I play my best golf over here," McIlroy said to the Associated Press. "I'm very comfortable in this country. Yeah, I'm definitely looking toward coming back and playing a full schedule."

A full schedule would mean McIlroy would have to commit to playing at least 15 PGA Tour events if he were to take his PGA Tour card back up in 2012.

What was one of the biggest contributing factors in his decision?

Look no further than the comments he made during and after The Open Championship a few weeks back in Southeast England.

"No, the weather," he said with his infectious smile. "I just thought about it. I feel as if my game really suits playing courses over here. You have your favourite events, and most of my favourite events seem to be on this side of the pond. And my game s...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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