Three-sy does it for McIlroy
RORY McILROY targeted a Major win in 2023 after becoming the first player to ever finish the season as the DP World Tour No.1, world No.1 and FedEx Cup champion.
Jon Rahm’s victory at the DP World Tour Championship saw the Ulsterman add the title of best player on the former European Tour to his global domination.
And in a season overshadowed by the controversy of LIV Golf, McIlroy banked a further $1.5m this week to add to the $28.5m he won on the PGA Tour this year.
McIlroy, 33, called himself a “model of consistency” after finishing in the top 12 in all 10 events on the DP World Tour, including the four Majors.
“I am really proud of my year and excited about 2023. What’s next? Hopefully a Major championship,” said McIlroy, whose last Major win was the 2014 US PGA.
“If I can keep playing the way I am playing, hopefully I will give myself the chance to do that.”
McIlroy lifted the Harry Vardon Trophy for the top player on the DP World Tour for the fourth time.
Rahm became the first player to claim the season-ending event three times with a closing 67 to finish on 20-under par, two shots clear of Tyrrell Hatton (66) and Alex Noren (67).