Rory McIlroy impressed golf fans after a stunning victory in Dubai. The Northern Irishman was impressive from the first day, showed his qualities, and deservedly won. The 35-year-old golfer was in a fight against Rasmus Hojgaard, who wanted to create a problem for him. In the end, Ror's experience and qualities were crucial for him to celebrate in Dubai. Rory also won the Race to Dubai title.
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The popular golfer equaled the record of the legendary Seve Ballesteros and has yet to break the record of Colin Montgomerie, who has two more titles.
In an interview with the media, the 35-year-old expressed how delighted he was considering that he managed to equal the record of such a great golfer. As an experienced figure on the golf scene, Rory knows well what Ballesteros means to golf fans and the sport in general. McIlroy plans to follow in the same footsteps in the future, wanting to become the key to the Ryder Cup team. His ambitions are to step boldly towards the Majors, somewhat frustrated by the failures at the Majors in previous years. McIlroy is still not giving up on the idea of breaking Colin Montgomerie's record. Such a goal does not seem unattainable at this moment.
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How important a figure McIlroy is and favorite enough speeches and reactions from the son of Seve Ballesteros, who congratulated McIlroy through emojis, alluding to the fact that Rory did a great thing. Joaquin Nieman was also pleased about Rory's victory, congratulating him on this success. Behind McIlroy is a season full of ups and downs. Although it can be said that Rory did great things this season, the fact that he didn't win the Majors, but was close, must be a matter of feeling bitter about him.
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Rory McIlroy on Sir Nick Faldo
What particularly attracted the golfer's attention were McIlroy's statements at the end of the tournament, since the Northern Irishman said at one point: "Nice to get past Nick as well."
Many do not understand where such comments from Rory come from, considering that Sir Nick Faldo won the order of merit twice. Looking at other records, Faldo mostly has the edge. Whether Rory made a mistake or was thinking of something completely different isn't clear.
Sir Nick Faldo wasn't exactly kind to McIlroy before Rory's appearance at the Masters this year. The experienced Faldo looked back on the moment from 2023 when Rory McIlroy performed at the Masters, having a walk-and-talk interview while playing the ninth hole during the first round.
As a golfer with experience and a person who has been part of the golf scene for years, the Englishman wasn't happy with that. Faldo especially doesn't understand why Rory did such a thing during the Masters, the most prestigious golf competition in the world. Sir Nick Faldo points out that the Masters should be about conversation between golfers, caddies, and other golfers, considering precisely the beauty of such a tournament.
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The 67-year-old doesn't understand why McIlroy brought other people into such a story. He stresses that a golfer needs 100% concentration, especially in a tournament like the Masters. Faldo, as a person who has been part of this sport for years, believes that golf should mean something completely different. The question lingers on whether statements like these or similar ones possibly provoked Rory and whether he remained angry with Faldo from that moment on. Of course, these are all assumptions and speculations.
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Rory McIlroy after the victory
Rory McIlroy couldn't hide his emotions after the great victory. Immediately after the victory this amazing golfer hugged his daughter and kissed his wife. Rory has been the target of criticism from the media since the moment he filed for divorce. However, Erica Stoll and Rory quickly resolved such issues, and Rory did not forget to thank his family for being the greatest support in his career.
The 35-year-old has great expectations for the future, wanting to make history in a special way.
