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With a personal foreword by Rory and hitherto unpublished photographs supplied from pri- vate family collections, Rory's Club explores the early develop- ments of his game and the unfold- ing career of one of our most pop- ular golfing icons. From his roots in Northern Ireland, to the cutting edge of the international game, the book includes golfing tips and tech- niques, pocket anecdotes and stories from around the world— including Great Britain, Ireland, the USA, Asia and the Middle East—with over 180 photographs from Rory's early years to the present day. Rory's Club was launched in Northern Ireland at Rory's home golf club, Holywood, in Belfast. Howard Hastings, Chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board says, "This book is a trib- ute to our history and Northern Ireland's passion for the game of golf. With a wealth of golf- ing talent concentrated in our small country, Rory has proved himself to be one of our finest ambassadors. He inspires many golfers to come and visit Northern Ireland, from all corners of the world. His work with our younger members in particular, reminds us of the importance of a positive influ- ence, which can inspire golfers of all generations." For this reason, the royalties will be dedicated to juvenile golf programmes. This book is published in the spirit of Rory's own words, "I love being from Northern Ireland, and I never get tired of telling people how great it is. It's a great coun- try with so many great places to see. For the budding golfer it hosts some of the finest courses in the world and they simply have to be seen to be believed. I'm delighted to support our golf- ing heritage wherever I am in the world." Rory's Club is now part of that legacy. Digital preview pages of the book can be viewed online at rorysclub.com, where it can also be purchased. The book can also be purchased online from Amazon, holywoodgolfclub.com and selected retailers across the island of Ireland and the UK. For further information please contact: Dr. Claude Costecalde Gwynneth Costecalde Tel: +44 (0)740378152 +44 (0)7403154077 claude@booklink.ie holywoodgolf@gmail.com BOOK REVIEWS: Rory's Club Rory's Club is a full-colour hardback documenting the life and times of Rory McIlroy MBE, 2014 British Open Champion, and one of Northern Ireland's most popular sporting heroes. Rory's Club follows Rory's remarkable sporting journey, which began when he first picked up a golf club at the tender age of eighteen- months, with his father Gerry McIlroy, at Holywood Golf Club in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 46 INSIDE GOLF