Wayne Rooney Fondly Recalls Nike Commercial

Popular 2013 spot cemented Manchester United star's friendship with Rory McIlroy

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This month, Wayne Rooney became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer. His 250th goal pushed him past a mark long held by Sir Bobby Charlton.

Like many athletes, Rooney is also an avid golfer. In a fun interview with Today’s Golfer, a monthly magazine put out in the U.K. by Bauer Media Group, he reveals that his handicap is around 16, that he’s never taken lessons and that his new home will feature a mess of golf features. Rooney

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