As golf fans around the world celebrate Rory McIlroy's triumphant victory at the Masters, one small but mighty accessory has emerged as the unsung hero of his success - Wee Birdie Socks!<br /><br />Hailing from Belfast’s beloved local gift shop Born & Bred, these ankle socks might just be the luckiest charm on the green. Just ask Rory himself — yes, he has a pair!<br /><br />The story behind the socks is as heartwarming as the Holywood stars victory. Last year at the Irish Open, Born & Bred manager Rebecca Henderson met Rory.<br /><br />“He was signing autographs and I put out some of the Wee Birdie Socks for him to sign,” Rebecca recalled. “While he was signing them I asked him if he’d like a pair. He said, ‘I would actually, yes’. I offered him a few pairs, but he just said, ‘Erm… I’ll take one pair!’”<br /><br />The shop’s owner, Linzi Rooney, was over the moon: “We just couldn’t believe it! We were all SO excited that he not only has a pair but wanted a pair!<br /><br />"We like to think these were lucky socks and helped with his incredible success at The Masters and in finally getting him that famous green jacket!<br /><br />“While we can’t guarantee your swing will rival Rory’s, but slipping on a pair of Wee Birdie Socks certainly can't hurt. Plus, you'll be supporting a homegrown Irish business with heart — and now, a touch of golf legend status.”<br /><br />And for fans looking to walk in Rory’s footsteps, a pair of Wee Birdie Socks might just be the perfect place to start. You never know — your path to a green jacket might just start with what’s on your feet.<br /><br />
