Mature: Rory McIlroy has heaped praise on Jordan Spieth
Standard Sport13 April 2015
Rory McIlroy expects a long rivalry with Jordan Spieth, saying the new Masters champion is a better player than he was at 21.
The world No1 finished six shots adrift of Spieth, who broke a string of records as he claimed his first Major title last night. McIlroy anticipates vying with the 21 year-old for golf’s biggest prizes.
“Jordan is better than I was at 21,” said four-time Major champion McIlroy, 25. “He is far more mature than I was at that age.
“Jordan started off fantastically well and has just kept his foot down. It’s awfully impressive and I’m sure he’ll win many more.”
As tradition dictates, last year’s winner Bubba Watson helped Spieth on with the green jacket.
