Oakley’s Rory McIlroy, the 22-year-old golf phenom and 2011 U.S. Open Champion, has now taken over the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Rankings. Facing windy conditions on Sunday, he shot a final-round 69 at PGA National to finish 12 under in the Honda Classic and earn his place as the highest ranked golfer on earth. McIlroy is the first player from Northern Ireland to achieve the top spot and the second youngest player to reach the pinnacle of the golf world rankings.
Proving the next generation of golf has arrived, McIlroy has gone from teen prodigy to global superstar in just a few years. Along the way, he has put his trust and faith in Oakley golf apparel. He relies on the premium performance and comfort of Oakley golf polos and pants, as well as the edge of confidence that comes with styling that respects the heritage of the game while challenging conventional ideas and offering up all the originality that fuels today’s young guns of golf.
McIlroy’s performance golf polos feature Oakley O Hydrolix technology that offers best-in-class moisture management, so he can stay comfortably focused without the distraction of perspiration buildup. His favorites include Active, Selected, Elemental and Stroke, all coveted Oakley designs crafted with performance stretch to ensure nothing interferes with swing rotation. Additional benefits include UV shielding and antimicrobial action that fights odor and keeps McIlroy fresh and focused.
For free movement and all-day comfort, McIlroy depends on Oakley’s Take Pant 2 and Swagger Pant. These pro golf designs provide resilient stretch to ensure nothing distracts him at a critical moment of play. Added features such as the quick-drying action of Take Pant 2 bring industry-leading performance to Oakley’s premium golf pants.
Heading into the Honda Classic, McIlroy was the second-ranked player in the world. With three consecutive birdies, he achieved a two-shot lead early Saturday afternoon, and led going into the fourth day as Tiger Woods moved up the leaderboard to challenge. McIlroy had 15 pars, two birdies and a bogey on Sunday for a one-under score and finished 12 under for the event while Woods finished 10 under to tie with Tom Gillis for second.
The Oakley golf polos and pants that McIlroy relies on in competition are available at Oakley.com and select Oakley Stores.