Successful the Open is his quick purpose, however Rory McIlroy can also be wanting ahead to travelling to India for the primary time for the DP World India Championship from October 16-19 on the Delhi Golf Membership.
With out taking his eyes off the 153rd Open this week at residence or the Ryder Cup, McIlroy, who ended an 11-year Main drought this yr, mentioned he desires to go to new locations like India, the place he has by no means performed, and to Australia, the place he final went in 2013 and 2014.
DP World has had occasions in Dubai for lengthy, however the occasion in October shall be its first enterprise in India, the place it feels there’s lot of potential.
Appreciating how DP World was bringing prime stage {of professional} golf to India, McIlroy mentioned, “I’ve actually voiced my views and opinions concerning the prime stage of males’s skilled golf perhaps must get a little bit extra worldwide in some methods. I’m excited to go to India. I’ve by no means been earlier than.
“I’m excited simply to absorb a brand new place and a brand new tradition and play in several components of the world. I’m going to Australia on the finish of this yr as nicely. I’ve all the time been fairly a global participant, and I’ve loved going to totally different locations.
“I simply suppose at this stage of my profession, mainly 18 years into my skilled yr, to nonetheless have the ability to expertise new issues and play in new tournaments, that’s one thing meaning rather a lot to me.” When the occasion in India was introduced, McIlroy had mentioned, “This can be a nice alternative, and I can’t wait to play in entrance of Indian golf followers.”
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He has all the time felt that nations like India have nice potential.
“I believe it’s fairly apparent, the 2 huge issues left this yr are this match (The 153rd Open) and the Ryder Cup. These are the 2 huge issues which can be left on {the golfing} calendar.
“I’m actually excited for clearly this week, however I’m excited for the remainder of the yr with the Ryder Cup, India, Australia and the whole lot else that’s to comply with.” The strain might appear to be off, but when it’s a Main, and extra so at residence like it’s on the Royal Portrush, it’s all the time lurking on the market. That’s what McIlroy appeared to say, as he set the ball rolling on the Monday of the 153rd Open.
Requested concerning the strain of a ‘Inexperienced Jacket’ or a ‘Profession Slam’—each having been achieved and ticked off from the bucket listing—McIlroy gave a broad smile and mentioned, “I don’t know. There’s all the time strain.” McIlroy got here straight from East Lothian, the place he was tied second on the Scottish Open.
“We bought to the lodge at 1:00 a.m. final evening, so it’s barely been 12 hours, 13 hours I suppose now, nevertheless it’s been nice. By the point I bought to the again 9, there was a pleasant crowd on the market. After the 18th and seeing all the youngsters and signing autographs, it’s very nice, and I’m positive that’ll simply construct because the week goes on.
“I attempt to go about my enterprise. I attempt to give the perfect of myself each time I’m on the market. It’s amounted to some fairly good issues thus far. I nonetheless really feel like there’s rather a lot left in there. The story actually isn’t over.”