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# no-1 - Monday 5 March, 2012

Back to the future: McIlroy is the new face of golf

Tiger served notice that he’s back. But does it matter any more?

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In pictures: The rise and rise of Rory McIlroy, world number one

Here’s how Rory reached his goal of becoming the best golfer in the world.

# no-1 - Sunday 4 March, 2012

Top of the world, Ma! Rory McIlroy holds off Tiger to go No 1

The 22-year-old won the Honda Classic in Florida, ending Luke Donald’s time at the top of the rankings list.