McIlroy, 25, grew up watching Woods as a boy and at one point in time, he even wrote Woods to tell him about his intentions.

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From the New York Times:

Those are strong words from a 9-year-old.

Now, McIlroy is ranked as the No. 1 golfer on the planet as Woods drops out of the Top 100.

The ad is a reminder of the constant tide of greatness, often fueled by one another, from generation to generation. 

Where some ads try to pull the heartstrings with a fist of ham, this Nike spot delivers.

Check it out below.

(Source: FTW)