Rory McIlroy has endorsed a new award to recognize the top performer in the Majors on the DP World Tour each year, excluding himself as a potential winner. The announcement of the Rory McIlroy Award came just before the season-ending DP World Tour Championships, following McIlroy’s historic career Grand Slam achievement at Augusta in April.
Although McIlroy cannot be the recipient of the award, he expressed his delight at the recognition, highlighting the significance of having an award named after him on the DP World Tour. This award, acknowledging the best DP World Tour player across all four Major Championships in a season, reflects McIlroy’s exceptional on-course accomplishments and his continuous support of the tour.
Being only the fifth player to have an award named after him on the DP World Tour, McIlroy emphasized the honor associated with it, paralleling it to past accolades he has strived for in his career. Looking ahead, McIlroy eagerly anticipates the opportunity to present the award to the deserving winner after the conclusion of next year’s majors.
After becoming the sixth golfer to achieve the career Grand Slam, McIlroy revealed that the idea for the award was initially brought up by DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings post the Masters victory. McIlroy expressed his gratitude for the recognition, envisioning his legacy being tied to the tour even beyond his playing days.
McIlroy, aiming to defend his title at the DP World Tour Championships, seeks to secure his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai win and surpass his current record of seven wins, shared with Seve Ballesteros. Reflecting on the sustained excellence required for such achievements, McIlroy acknowledged the competitive landscape he navigates in European golf.
Having further solidified his lead this year, McIlroy’s performance indicates a promising outlook as he heads into the upcoming tournament. Ranked as the world No.2, McIlroy remains optimistic about his game and is determined to maintain his momentum from the previous weekend.
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