Rory McIlroy just won the U.S. Open in dominating fashion. However, as this footage shows, he has been preparing for this moment for a long time.
In this archived footage from 1999, a 9-year-old Rory McIlroy, who had just won the Under-10 World Championship in Florida, is seen chipping balls into a washing machine in front of a live studio audience.
From 1999: 9-year-old Rory McIlroy chips into a washing machine [Devil Ball Golf]
In this archived footage from 1999, a 9-year-old Rory McIlroy, who had just won the Under-10 World Championship in Florida, is seen chipping balls into a washing machine in front of a live studio audience.
From 1999: 9-year-old Rory McIlroy chips into a washing machine [Devil Ball Golf]