Alliance Representatives
for Holywood, Stephen Farry MLA, Cllr Andrew Muir and Cllr Larry Thompson have
congratulated Rory McIlroy on becoming the No 1 ranked golfer in the world.
North Down Alliance MLA
Stephen Farry said: “This is a massive achievement and I imagine I speak for
everyone in Holywood and across Northern Ireland when I congratulate Rory
McIlroy on becoming world number one.
“People in Holywood are
so proud of Rory and this is yet more excellent news about golfers from
Northern Ireland.”
Holywood Councillor
Andrew Muir said: “This is brilliant news and it will provide another boost to
the sport in Northern Ireland. There is massive tourism potential in relation
to golf here and Rory’s latest success will undoubtedly help us maximise this potential.”
Holywood Councillor
Larry Thompson said: “I am so pleased for Rory and it speaks volumes for his
outstanding ability that he has attained world No 1 status at such an early
stage in his career. Rory is an outstanding ambassador for Northern Ireland and
for the sport, and I believe he can continue to be the top golfer in the world
for many, many years come."
