Rory McIlroy ended the season in style. The popular Northern Irish golfer managed to win the DP World Tour Championship, as well as the Race to Dubai. The 35-year-old golfer held the lead in the DP World Tour Rankings before the Race to Dubai. Rory's greatest fear was Thriston Lawrence, the only golfer who could spoil his plans at the top. To prevent that from happening, the Northern Irishman took care of himself. The final round was interesting, considering that we witnessed a battle between Rasmus Hojgaard and Rory McIlroy.
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It looked like Rory was calmer, more focused, and it can rightly be said that he deservedly celebrated this time. After the great victory, the Northern Irishman, speaking to the media, pointed out that this kind of victory means a lot to him.
Although he has a solid season behind him, with many great moments, the 35-year-old has set the bar high, expecting much more from himself. McIlroy is someone who always wants more from himself, considering that he is a golfer who has the potential to be at the very top of the golf scene. McIlroy marks the season behind him as tough, looking back at moments where he was close to great results, but at the last moment, he seemed to lose focus. Golf fans know exactly what Rory talks about.
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On the other hand, his opponent, Hojgaard, will have a chance to play on the PGA Tour next year.
Rory McIlroy celebrated as expected this time, continuing his great streak. He tied the streak of Svele Ballesteros for six Harry Wardon trophies. McIlroy pointed out that this is a cool moment, emphasizing how much Seve means to the world of golf. Ballesteros is a great golfer who did magical things with the European team at the Ryder Cup. The Northern Irishman can't forget everything that Ballesteros gave to the world of golf, stressing that being in the same sentence with the Spaniard is a massive thing and an honor.
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The 35-year-old golfer doesn't want to stop there. His appetites and ambitions have increased after a great tournament, as he wants to break the record of Colin Montgomerie, who has two more Race to Dubai titles. Rory pointed out that he is open to breaking his record. Having won the third in a row, McIlroy admitted that he is extremely motivated to go one step further and break a new record. This amazing golfer has no intention of changing his goals when it comes to the Race to Dubai next year. Rory wants to chase the seventh next year, following in Montgomerrie's footsteps.
It is interesting to mention that a Northern Irishman earned $5m after winning in Dubai. However, Rory has pointed out many times so far that money is not his primary motive. In a long career, McIlroy has made a lot of money, stressing that money is far from his focus. The greatest wish of the 35-year-old is to win Majors like he used to, considering that it has been a long time since he last won a Major. The Northern Irishman will be looking for such trophies again next year. Whether he can lift the curse this time remains to be seen.
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Rory McIlroy on US Ryder Cup players being paid
A few days ago, the popular golfer commented on the interesting stories on the golf scene. Rumors about US golfers and the money they will earn by performing at the Ryder Cup did not exactly produce positive reactions. Rory McIlroy is one of those who doesn't support such a thing, believing that money should not be the primary motive for golfers.
Rory is someone who sees the Ryder Cup as a major competition, having the honor of performing there. In addition, many think that golfers who are already part of this competition have mostly earned huge money up to that point in their careers. We will see what the PGA of America will decide.
