Masters class by McIlroy, age 4

PROVING to be a putt rather than a chip off the old block, Rory McIlroy’s daughter sank a 25-footer on Augusta’s notorious greens ahead of the Masters.

- By Christopher Bucktin US Editor

Four-year-old Poppy showed her father the way in this week’s major as her once-estranged parents put on a loved-up display at the tournament’s annual Par 3 contest.

The McIlroys were all smiles after overcoming marriage difficulties, which saw the golfer call off his divorce from Erica Stoll, 37, despite filing court papers.