McIlroy calls for growth in golf to compete with other sports

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during his practice round as a preview for the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club

Rory McIlroy believes golf needs to make changes to keep up its popularity alongside other sports. In an exclusive interview with the ARN News Centre, the World Number 2 said the game must speed up, and potentially look at new formats to remain popular. Cricket, rugby and Formula One have all evolved to attract new fans, and McIlroy says golf must follow suit.

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