Rory McIlroy reveals his dislike for Roy Keane

As a child the golf star was refused an autograph by his fellow Irishman

Rory McIlroy
World No. 6 golfer Rory McIlroy
(Image credit: David Cannon/Getty Images)

An Irish storm could be brewing after Rory McIlroy admitted his aversion to Roy Keane.

McIlroy recalled a childhood encounter with former footballer Keane when the midfield icon was at Portmarnock Links Hotel with the Irish national team. He asked Keane for an autograph but was turned down.

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