Rory McIlroy hits golf course with former US President Bill Clinton

Former world number one Rory McIlroy put his competitive troubles aside by playing a round of golf with former United States President Bill Clinton.

The politician took to Twitter to express his delight at playing in Ireland alongside McIlroy and hearing about the work of the Rory Foundation.

Fantastic day in Ireland golfing w/@McIlroyRory and getting to know the great work of the @roryfoundation. pic.twitter.com/2qG0e88Zxp

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) October 10, 2013

The 24-year-old, who struggled in all four Majors this season, set up the Rory Foundation in aid of children's charities across the globe.