Emotional Rory McIlroy dedicates record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to father

‘He said: “Go and win the Race to Dubai.” This is for him’ McIlroy’s father, Gerry, is recovering after major surgery An emotional Rory McIlroy dedicated a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to his father, Gerry, who is recovering from major surgery in the United States.

‘He said: “Go and win the Race to Dubai.” This is for him’ McIlroy’s father, Gerry, is recovering after major surgery An emotional Rory McIlroy dedicated a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to his father, Gerry, who is recovering from major surgery in the United States. McIlroy was reduced to tears when recalling the parting message from McIlroy Sr as he headed for the closing events in the DP World Tour’s season. McIlroy’s final round of 67 at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai helped him to finish in second place, which was sufficient to edge out Eugenio Chacarra for the season long order of merit crown.

Tyrrell Hatton won the tournament itself, with Chacarra’s share of third meaning McIlroy prevailed by the narrow margin of 125 points. He later revealed Gerry had been at the forefront of his mind. Continue reading...