Rory McIlroy says he is honoured to be "mentioned in the same breath" as Seve Ballesteros, after matching the Spaniard's haul of six Race to Dubai titles. (More Sports News)
The four-time major winner finished two shots clear of Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard to seal his third triumph in the event
Rory McIlroy says he is honoured to be "mentioned in the same breath" as Seve Ballesteros, after matching the Spaniard's haul of six Race to Dubai titles. (More Sports News)
McIlr𒐪oy secured the title for the third year running following his victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Duba𒈔i on Sunday.
The fಞour-time major winner finished two shots clear of Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard to seal his third triumph in the event.
"Everyone knows what Seve means to E♏uropean golf and Ryder Cup players," an emotionaღl McIlroy told Sky Sports.
"The European Ryder Cup locker room, all we have are quotes from Seve. We had a changing room with Se♒ve's shirt from [1995꧅], the last Ryder Cup he played.
"He means so much to European golf and for me to be mentioned in the same breath,🐲 I'm ve❀ry proud."
"I've been through a lot this year, professionꦍally, personally, and it feels like the fitting end to 2024," added McIlroy, who narrowly lost out on the US Open title to Bryson DeChamb♍eau.
"I've persevered this year a lot, had close cal🤡ls, wasn't able to get it done. I'm really pleased with the way I finished and, thankfully, I hung on after a tough day and got the job done."