Rory reveals all in Golf Monthly October issue

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy reveals all to Golf Monthly
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The Golf Monthly October issue is a Rory McIlroy special, featuring never-before-heard insight from the most gifted golfer the game has seen since Tiger Woods

Rory reveals all in Golf Monthly October issue

“Natural talent means nothing without hard work”

The Golf Monthly October issue is a Rory McIlroy special, featuring never-before-heard insight from the most gifted golfer the game has seen since Tiger Woods.

In our exclusive 18-page special, Neil Tappin meets the four-time Major Champion to discover what turns god-given ability into success at the highest level.

The Rory issue of Golf Monthly is available to purchase in all good newsagents and outlets from September 1st, as well as via various digital platforms – click here for a list

What’s inside…

The trip to the top – In his most revealing interview to date, the Ulsterman speaks candidly about work ethic and how people underestimate just how much time he dedicates to his pursuit of excellence. He discusses his rise to the top, his dedication to fitness and his desire to be as good as he possibly can be.

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A day in the life – Rory explains how day pans out during one of his non-tournament practice weeks. From fitness and nutrition to on-course practice and range time, every element of each day is carefully regulated to maximise results. How many people get out of bed at 5.30am during an ‘off’ week?

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A workout with Rory – Neil Tappin joins the Northern Irishman for a workout session and barely has the energy to stand by the end of it. His regular gym sessions include lunges, dumbbell plank rows, lateral duck walks, power rotations, deadlifts, pull-ups, planks and more. Who says golfers aren’t athletes?

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Steve McGregor – We sit down with Steve McGregor – MD of Sport Science Solutions and a man with more than 20 years’ experience of working with elite sportsmen. Rory’s personal trainer explains how his knowledge and expertise has helped transform Rory into a world-class athlete, as well as discussing what the Ulsterman is like as a pupil, how hard he pushes him, how sessions change through the season and what role fitness has played in McIlroy’s success.

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Your questions answered – We throw the floor open to the GM audience to give Rory a break from the endless questions on his form and his views on certain important matters within the game. Who would be like to play him in a movie of his life? Should we have gimmes in match play? How good would he be left-handed? What’s his relationship like with Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Jason Day?

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To access this exclusive and in-depth content, buy a copy from all good newsagents and outlets from September 1st, or access it on your digital device.

The October 2016 issue also includes a preview to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National – including interviews with Davis Love, Paul McGinley and Chris Wood and a FREE strokesaver.

Nick Bonfield
Features Editor

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x