Golfer McIlroy Sues Agent After Paying $6.8 Million Fees

Two-time golf major winner Rory McIlroy sued his former agent in a bid to end what he called an “unconscionable” contract which cost him $6.8 million in fees.

McIlroy, 24, said he lacked legal advice, business experience and was too young when he signed the deal with Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management on Dec. 21, 2011, according to a statement of claim filed Oct. 9 in the High Court in Dublin. He agreed the contract under “circumstances of great informality” on the day of Horizon’s Christmas party, according to the filing. Horizon said it would defend itself “vigorously.”