Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, speaks during a news conference to discuss the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. The tournament begins Thursday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA (AP) -- With every week, and every win, Rory McIlroy gets a new moniker. Two-time major champion. The world No. 1. Heir apparent. The latest nickname was courtesy of none other than Tiger Woods.


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McIlroy helps fans see new, lighter side to Tiger (Reuters)

23 Aug
2012

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of a sand trap on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA golf tournament on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York August 23, 2012. REUTERS/Adam Hunger

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods has long been renowned for his unwavering, almost robotic, focus on the golf course but fans have seen a much more relaxed side to his personality in tandem with Rory McIlroy at this week's Barclays tournament. Former world number one Woods and the man long regarded as his heir apparent, McIlroy, shared laughs and plenty of light-hearted banter after being grouped together for Thursday's first round in the FedExCup playoff event at Farmingdale, New York. ...


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