I must admit i was looking forward to the return of Tiger Woods this week at the match play championships over in America but hes been over shadowed by a 19 year old Irishman making his debut over in the states.

Rory Mcllory has now made it into the last 8 and with his fearless attitude could go all the way so is he the new Tiger Woods ?

Mcllory only turned professional in 2007 after an amazing open championship as an amateur and has not looked back since,he is already the youngest ever golfer to break into the world`s top 50 finishing 2008 ranked in 39th place.

2009 has already been a great start for Mcllory seeing him finishing joint 3rd in the South African open which has already earned him an invite into the U.S masters in April this year then winning his first ever professional tournament in February on the European tour in Dubai beating Justin Rose by 1 shot not bad for a 19 year old who only turned professional 18 months ago.

Wood`s himself was impressed by what Mcllory has done already and invited him to play in the world target challenge which speaks volumes for itself but as it clashed with the European tour Mcllory turned the offer down.

Whatever happens this weekend over in America Rory Mcllory has done himself no harm and I'm sure hes opened a few eyes over there lets hope he can become Britain`s Tiger Woods and dominate golf for years to come a future Ryder cup star in the making in sure.