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Rory McIlroy Leaving Horizon Sports To Form His Own Management Group05 / 17 / 13Golfer Rory McIlroy is "planning to leave Horizon Sports and set up his own management company, made up of some friends, family and close confidants," according to Karl MacGinty of the IRISH INDEPENDENT. McIlroy's father, Gerry, is "expected to play a prominent role in the new operation." Rory McIlr... Tags: Labor and Agents |
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CAA Sports Close To Acquiring MG Sports Marketing
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McIlroy Parts Ways With Chubby Chandler
Int'l Sports Management on Friday announced that golfer Rory McIlroy has "ended his association" with the firm and agent Chubby Chandler, according to Mark Garrod of the London INDEPENDENT. McIlroy had been with the company “from the time he turned professional in 2007.” Chandler in ...
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Octagon Acquires Alloy Access
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Peter Kenyon Leaving CAA Sports
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Drew Rosenhaus Profiled On "60 Minutes"
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IMG Board Member Ovitz Fails In Takeover Bid
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Ernie Els Signs With Pros Inc.
Pros Inc., a new golf management firm started by golf industry veteran execs Buddy Marucci, Vinny Giles and Giff Breed, has signed on to represent Ernie Els, Marucci confirmed Friday afternoon. "We are very excited about Ernie choosing us," Marucci said. "We believe it gives us instant credibility t ...
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Pujols Still Confident In Agent Dan Lozano
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Ernie Els Parts Ways With Chubby Chandler
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