Despite Having His World No.1 Dream On The Line, Rory McIlroy Overwhelms Fans With His ‘Sweetest’ Gesture

As the rounds progress in the BMW Championship, the level of anticipation is steadily increasing. Rory McIlroy, who was in the top spot after the first round, is unfortunately shifted to the T5 position after the second round. However, this shift in his position hasn’t seemed to reduce the level of support he has from his enthusiastic fan base. 

Following the conclusion of the second round, the Irish golfer was seen connecting with his fans, creating special memories, and strengthening his bond with them. Showing off his admirable sportsmanship, McIlroy’s actions have sparked numerous thoughts from his followers on the popular social media platform, Twitter (now X).

Rory McIlroy signs autographs following the second round

After the second round of the ongoing BMW Championship wrapped up, McIlroy found an enthusiastic group of fans. They eagerly awaited his presence, hoping to secure his autograph as a cherished keepsake. The passionate fans, particularly the children, couldn’t contain their excitement, calling out McIlroy’s name and urging him to come over.

With a joyful expression, the four-time Major winner graciously approached the young fans and happily signed countless autographs. In a particularly touching moment, one young fan even gave his golf shoe for McIlroy to sign. After which, his father stated, “Your golf shoe’s getting signed by the greatest golfer to ever live.”

The excitement and craze in these little fans were terrific. Soon after this, the PGA Tour took to Twitter to share the video and captioned it, “After a post-round range session, @McIlroyRory came through and signed autographs for fans @BMWChamps.”

Not just that, McIlroy even clicked pictures with several of them. The immense love and admiration he garners are a direct result of the tremendous effort and hard work he consistently invests in his sport.

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Golf buffs from all over the world couldn’t stop themselves from commenting right after watching the Twitter (now X) video.

Followers react to Rory McIlroy’s fan base and signing

Soon after the video went viral, fans and followers started showering dozens of remarks. While some of them praised the golfer, others had a slightly different opinion to share. Some of the top comments regarding McIlroy included:

A fan cheered for the Northern Irish Professional golfer.

Another user felt this is a class act,

This Portuguese footballer felt McIlroy is a great ambassador,

While one more fan joined in to comment,

One fan reacted to the post by saying,

However, a couple of users had a slightly different opinion than others:

Undoubtedly, McIlroy’s stardom is truly remarkable. The unwavering support and cheers from his fans are a testament to his incredible talent and charismatic presence on the golf course.

As the tournament continues, it will be captivating to witness his journey until the final round. Are you rooting for him too just like his fans? Let us know in the comments below.

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