GB News hosts Andrew Pierce and Bev Turner have called for golf champion Rory McIlroy to be honoured with a knighthood, following his historic victory at the Masters on Sunday.McIlroy, 35, claimed victory at the 89th Masters Tournament after a dramatic play-off with Justin Rose, ending an 11-year major championship drought.FULL STORY HERE.
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00:00Right, let's also, Rory McIlroy.
00:04Oh, Rory McIlroy.
00:05Look, first time Bev and I have ever discussed golf in any TV or radio situation.
00:09We thought it would be the last when we discuss it at pool court,
00:12but we both take the view the government should give him a knighthood.
00:16He'll get a knighthood.
00:17Because Andy Murray got a knighthood for winning Wimbledon.
00:19Rory McIlroy has done something only five other men have done in history.
00:23He's won a Grand Slam.
00:24He'll get a knighthood.
00:26Yeah, I think he will.
00:26Of course he will.
00:27And he's also a rather good advocate for sport
00:29because he's articulate and clever and charming and looks good.