Rory McIlroy rarely gets to check off a goal on his professional golf bucket lists.
The current world No. The current world No. 1 has 35 professional wins, including four major championships. He is also the face of European Ryder Cup. He has won the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup 3 times and the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai 4 times. Are you looking for Player of the Year or money list awards? These are also his.
McIlroy is now on track to become a professional after just three rounds in Dubai. The weather forced this week’s 2023 Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Monday to be played. McIlroy is now at the top with a three shot lead over Callum Shinkwin (12 under) and Dan Bradbury (12 under).
“I love this course. McIlroy, Emirates Golf Club, said that he loves this tournament. “I have won here a few times. This is my first year of the year. My first start of the year was my first. I don’t believe I’ve ever won. There were many chances to win in Abu Dhabi over the years but I never got it right. Tomorrow is an opportunity for me to do something I have never done before.
“Tomorrow’s a great opportunity to do something I have never done before.” @McIlroyRory wants to win his first event of the calendar year. #HeroDDC | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/cjcSLAi9U6
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour January 29, 2023
He’s correct. McIlroy became a professional golfer in 2007. He has 12 top-five finishes in the past 16 years, nine of them in Abu Dhabi.
McIlroy’s Tour Championship win in October has meant that he has never finished lower than T-4 in his six previous starts. McIlroy has the chance to finish the week on a high note after an overblown incident at the range with Patrick Reed.
