Rory McIlroy offered President Barack Obama golf advice

US President Barack Obama has revealed that he met up with former world number one golfer Rory McIlroy last year.

The politician mentioned the Northern Irishman during his speech for the global G8 Summit in Ireland earlier this week.

"I did meet Rory McIlroy last year, and Rory offered to get my swing sorted," said Obama.

The US President is also thought to have had a round of golf with Tiger Woods earlier this year.