Rory McIlroy: The Biography (IRB #1)

This biography on Rory McIlroy, written by author Frank Worrall, introduces the story of a Northern Irish boy, growing up in an incredibly difficult environment and becoming a golf prodigy. Worrall sets a timeline for the book, highlighting the major milestones in McIlroy's career, including his win at the World Junior Championship at the age of 10, his colossal implosion at the 2011 Masters, and his redemption at the 2011 US Open at Congressional Golf Club. The story emits inspiration and perseverance, geared especially towards those with a strong interest in the game of golf. In this way, a background on golf and even the major competitions McIlroy has participated in the past three years would assist the reader in understanding the life of Rory. Worrall attempts to tell the story of Rory McIlroy and inform the audience of the true grit and practice that goes into becoming the world's best. Though the goal of biographies is to portray the individual without biases, the story is slightly exaggerated with the use of pathos to make the events in the book more powerful. So far, Worrall has done his job, sparking interest in me, the reader, and enticing me to continue moving through the pages and learning more about this golf mastermind.