Rory’s Almost-Buc Moment: What If?

Did you know King Rory nearly became a Buccaneer? Before his Grand Slam heroics, McIlroy actually signed with East Tennessee State, thanks to Coach Warren’s Euro pipeline. The real rivalry here? Fate vs. college golf. Imagine if Rory had played in Johnson City—would ETSU have become a golf powerhouse, or was Rory always destined to chase Tiger? That signed NLI still hangs in the ETSU golf center, a reminder of what almost was. What do you think: missed legacy or destiny fulfilled? #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy