NIALL Horan has reportedly put the solo career on hold for the moment to set up his own golf management agency, hoping to find new talent for the tees.
The singer has made no secret of the fact he’s golf-mad and has even been snapped playing caddie for pro Rory McIlroy – but he’ll now be hoping to turn that passion into profit.
According to The Sun, the 22-year-old has joined forces with One Direction’s management company Modest to set up Modest Golf Management.
He’s also brought on board Mark McDonnell, a former account manager at golf equipment company TaylorMade.
Niall reportedly wants to find and nurture the best new British and Irish players.
A source told The Sun: “It’s well known Niall loves golf and has been learning from the best out on tour with Rory. Now he wants to discover exciting new players and give them his backing.
“Mark is an absolute legend in the industry and will help him with endorsement. It’s early days but he’s committed.”
Niall is staying loyal to the firm who made him famous, but his bandmate Harry Styles split from Modest last week and has signed on with top US agent Jeff Azoff, heating up rumours he’ll be starting a solo career soon.
