In Antrim, Terry Madill's study is littered with memorabilia of his hobby, the Titanic.
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Ms Madill, a former British Ladies Amateur Champion, is originally from Coleraine in Northern Ireland and said she understood his dilemma.
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However, golf commentator Maureen Madill told BBC Radio Ulster that it was not a clear cut solution as during his earlier career, McIlroy had represented both countries.