Rory McIlroy Spotted All Over Shanghai Promoting BMW Masters.

There’s no escaping the presence of Rory McIlroy in Shanghai despite the World No. 1 surprising organisers withdrawing just over a week ago from the BMW Masters.

Arriving at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport there is a number of large back lit billboards promoting the event and with McIlroy, and also a now absent Henrik Stenson, forefront among seven golfers pictured swinging a club.

For many kilometres either side of the Lake MaLaren host course there’s also individual player banners adorning the highways featuring all leading players including McIlroy and Stenson, and with the Swede at home with his wife after the birth of the couple’s third child.

One of the many billboards on display at Pudong Airport.  (Photo - www.golfbytourmiss.com)

One of the many billboards on display at Pudong Airport. (Photo – www.golfbytourmiss.com)

In contrast to Stenson, the four-time Major winning McIlroy is taking a fortnight’s sabbatical to prepare himself for his early New Year Dublin High Court showdown with Horizon Sports management.

“We are sorry that Rory McIlroy will not tee off at the BMW Masters for the first time since the tournament has been held,” said Tournament Director Marco Kaussler.

“We obviously understand the disappointment of the many golf fans in China and Asiam but respect his decision.

“He has shown what a world class player he is with this two Major victories and winning two top events supported by BMW this year, the BMW PGA Championship.

“We are looking forward to seeing him at a BMW tournament in the future.”



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