Sport Book Service | Big-hearted Rory McIlroy consoles Mexican mini-me who was in tears after idol missed out on win

BIG-HEARTED Rory McIlroy consoled a young fan dressed up like him who was in tears after his idol missed out on winning the WGC-Mexico Championship.

The Northern Irishman, 29, carded a final-round, 4-under 67 Sunday to finish runner-up, five shots behind winner Dustin Johnson.

Rory McIlroy made a crying mini-me's day with a signed glove and shoesCredit: Twitter

Despite missing out on his 14th PGA Tour victory, McIlroy walked off the 18th green at Chapultepec Golf Club in good spirits before noticing one fan in tears.

The golfing star invited the youngster, who was dressed up like McIlroy, along with his brother, dressed like Rickie Fowler, into the locker room.

Eduardo and Hector not only got to spend time with the four-time major champion, but they also left with a signed photo, glove and the shoes off of McIlroy's feet.

The heart-warming gesture from the kind star was widely applauded online, with one fan writing: "You are a classy man Rory! These boys will never forget this."

McIlroy consoled a young fan after finishing runner-up

The young fan dressed up as the Northern Irishman at the WGC-Mexico ChampionshipCredit: Twitter

Twitter user Mike Vadala agreed with that post, writing: "Think about the impact you have on others as an athlete. Nobody cries when I mess up a meeting.

"What an opportunity to make a difference. Way to go Rory."

Another posted: "He gets it. He WAS that little boy once. Way to inspire Pro."

McIlroy is 56 under par during his last four starts and despite not converting any of those into wins, the Northern Irishman is not worried.

When asked about the prospect of returning to the winners circle, he said: For sure, it is going to happen.

I keep putting myself in this position. Im playing some of the most consistent golf of my career. Ive never had four top-5s in a row on the PGA TOUR. Im right there, right where I need to be.

Despite failing to win the championship, McIlroy did send his fans crazy when he went just inches from a stunning hole-in-one on a 305-yard par four, without his driver.

The Northern Irishman, 29, opted for a two iron to attack his tenth hole and he took the fairway, bunkers and trees out of the equation by aiming straight for the pin.

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