Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf’s move to 72-holes is a “peculiar” one.
The five-time Major champion reacted to the big news that was unveiled yesterday ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
‘I like that I’m having to lock in for these two events’
While the bulk of the season is over, it is a big two weeks on the DP World Tour and Rory McIlroy has a great chance to win his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title and seventh in total – which would put him one ahead of Seve Ballesteros’ total and one shy of Colin Montgomerie’s record.
McIlroy arrives in week one of the Play-Offs in first place, comfortably ahead of three-time 2025 winner Marco Penge.
The pair will play together in the opening two rounds, with the Northern Irishman embracing the challenge of trying to fight off his rival, who yesterday said his goal is to “catch Rory.”
“Absolutely. I like that I’m having to lock in for these two events,” McIlroy said.
“And with how many points that are available here and feedback, yes, it’s Marco that’s right behind me, but there’s a few others that have a chance, as well.
“I know I’m going to have to play well these next couple of weeks but…
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