Rory McIlroy joins golf history after recent incredible success
After winning the Race to Dubai title again on the DP World Tour, Rory McIlroy will be adding his name to the record books in the coming years. We aim to engrave.
After winning the Race to Dubai title for the second year in a row, Rory McIlroy is now within striking distance of Seve Ballesteros and just three places away from Colin Montgomerie’s record.
McIlroy, 34, finished the DP World Tour Championship in a tie for 22nd place at 10 under par, 11 strokes behind Nikolaj Hejgaard, who won the title on the final day. But the Northern Irishman had already built up a secure lead in the rankings before he teed off at the Greg Norman-designed Jumeirah Golf Estates course.
This meant that after the final round I had to lift his fifth Harry Vardon trophy. The win moves McIlroy into third place overall, behind Ballesteros (six) and Montgomery (eight), and ahead of Peter Oosterhuis.
McIlory still knows exactly where he stands in the record books and is determined to surpass both players before he retires. “It’s great to be at the top with Seve and Monty, two of the greats of European golf,” he said.
“I never thought I’d get this far, but there’s no reason to stop here. I want to come back to this green next year and get a sixth and move on.”
He added: “There’s still some left in the tank.” I think he’s still eight to 10 years away from playing at the highest level.
“I’m going to try, at least try to get past Seve and then somehow get past Monty. But that’s certainly my goal for the rest of my career.” That’s me.
It would be of great significance to Although he was pleased with his second consecutive victory, he continued to emphasize that he was not satisfied with his golf play. “The last few years have been good, but now I want to move forward and try to win more majors. That’s my focus and let’s keep moving forward,” McIlroy explained.
“I think this win proves my consistency year after year. I think I’ve won eight season titles between America and here in the last 10 years, so it shows my consistency.
“I said to Harry (Diamond) on the final green that there’s probably a few people who can somehow beat me this week or the next week, but I don’t think there are many who can beat me and beat me.” During all seasons. It’s just a matter of trying to be a little more clinical when you get into a week where you have a chance to win.
“Overall, it was another really solid year. I had a good batting average and played really good golf. Hopefully, this will increase next year and beyond.
His 2024 begins at the same point that 2023 ends. The Dubai Invitational and Hero Dubai Desert Classic are back-to-back events at the start of the 2024 DP World Tour.
