Rory McIlroy calls GOAT Tiger Woods ‘the biggest golf nerd’, opens about their unique relationship

Rory McIlroy recently opened about his relationship with golf great Tiger Woods and shared the insights of their friendship and how much he has learnt from him.

Rory McIlroy calls GOAT Tiger Woods ‘the biggest golf nerd’, opens about their unique relationship

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy shaking hands at the Masters (Pic Credit: Imago)

When it comes to the sport of golf, the name, Tiger Woods automatically pops up in the minds of everyone. Fans who are even unaware of the sport have at least heard his name once. Such is his charm and aura that everyone who has spent time with him has been mesmerized. One person who is extremely close to the golf great is Rory McIlroy, who has once again praised him.

The world of golf has been itching to get another glimpse of Woods since his injury and withdrawal from the Masters in April this year. While he continues to rehabilitate and focus on his recovery, he has been in constant touch with Mcilory. The two are not only good friends on and off the pitch but are also business partners in the TGL.

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The Northern Irishman recently opened up about his admiration and appreciation towards Woods. He would add how the golf veteran has taught him some things that he thinks that he only shares with him and only his son Charlie or close friend Justin Thomas.

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“He’s showing me some things that I don’t know if he’s showing anyone else but Charlie. Maybe JT as well,” McIlroy said while appearing on the Golf Weekly podcast. The praises for Woods did not stop here as the 2022 FedEx Cup winner continued to share some more insights regarding him.

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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods: An unbreakable dynamic friendship bond

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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods (Pic Credit: Golf Magazine)

By now the friendship between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods should not be surprising many. The two have been spotted numerous times having a warm conversation when on the greens and maintaining close contact outside of it as well. The 34-year-old golf star once again applauded Woods and claimed that he is a nerd in golf.

The 15-time major champion was fond of golf from a very young age. His father Earl Woods would teach him the mechanics of golf which inspired him to become one of the greatest players of all time. “He’s the biggest golf nerd I’ve ever come across. He knows everything about everything,” McIlroy said before adding Woods watches everything and loves the game.

McIlroy would later explain what made Woods set apart from others when he was at the top of the game. “He loved the pursuit of just trying to master his craft,” the former multi-time major champion said.

McIlroy will now be preparing for the upcoming Irish Open before setting sail for Rome to take part in the Ryder Cup. USA Captain Zach Johnson would probably be hoping that Woods goes into silent mode as McIlroy takes center stage against them for Team Europe.

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