Video: McIlroy makes young fan's day at BMW Championship
Youngster jumps for joy after superstar gives him a ball
Charlie Lemay
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Rory McIlroy may have come in for criticism when he snubbed a young fan moments after winning The Open this year, but his kind gesture to this young fan at the BMW Championship prompted a brilliant reaction.
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