{"product_id":"9781784182762","title":"Rory McIlroy: The Champion Golfer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fascinating story of one of golf's most amazing young talents, updated to include his milestone 2014 Open Championship victory\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eHard-hitting Rory McIlroy was destined to become a professional golfer from the moment he recorded a 40-yard drive at the age of two. His first hole in one came when he was nine, and he played in his first pro European tour event as a 16-year-old in 2005. This biography tells all about his amateur career, presenting a portrait of an athlete who, despite high expectations, keeps a cool head on his young shoulders and lets his golf do the talking. From his controversial relationship with Caroline Wozniacki to nearly missing the Ryder Cup tee-off, this meticulously researched book discusses the truth behind the headlines that always seems to crop up around one of the sport's most divisive characters and finest talents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Blake Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032566218992,"sku":"9781784182762","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781784182762_p0.jpg?v=1763726063","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781784182762","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}