Video: How Tiger Woods inspired world number 1 Rory McIlroy to take up golf

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

Behind every champion athlete, there is another champion, who has been there, seen every high and low and come out on top, through sheer hard work and determination.

In a new video, released by sporting brand Nike, a young Rory McIlroy is seen watching former World No.1 and 14-time Major winner Tiger Woods play on television. Fascinated by his play, the youngster begins to  take baby steps into the game- trying to score a shot into his washing machine, playing in fading light, practicing in the most adverse conditions etc.

The hard work and the sweat put in by that young kid, pays off eventually, when he gets the opportunity to stand side-by-side with the great man and even gets a word of praise from him for a fine shot.